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Learning Support Practitioner L3 – Yew Tree Primary School

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Yew Tree Primary School, Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall WS5 4DX
Salary
Grade D SCP 9 – 17 £20,903 - £24,491 per annum pro rata
Closing date
2 Oct 2021
Reference
SANDED000004953

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W: www.yewtreeprimary.co.uk   Twitter: @YewTreeSandwell

We are looking to appoint an innovative, creative and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for a committed LSP, capable of providing high quality teaching & learning support, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.

The appointed candidate will need to be able to demonstrate commitment to make a positive contribution to our school. We have an expectation that all staff work to a high standard and have a conscientious approach to their work. The appointed candidate must work effectively as part of a team but also demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative.

You will need an understanding of the curriculum and assessment expectations as well as a range of experience in working with SEND children. Experience of working in EYFS would also be beneficial. We are interesting in hearing from individuals with a range of talents, experiences and skills which will offer something unique to our school community. Working at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!

This is an extremely exciting time to join Yew Tree as we have recently moved in to a brand new £7m building and our now making our house a home. Our head teacher took up his position in January 2020 and is looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

We are looking for somebody who is:
• Passionate about education.
• Confident and up-to-date with curriculum & assessment strategies.
• Able to create an exciting learning environment for our pupils.
• Capable of delivering an outstanding quality of teaching.
• Committed to developing every child 
• Able to meet the differing needs of children in their they work with.
• Committed to working closely with the school community.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Able to foster and develop a caring ethos.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured.
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff.
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement.
• Enthusiastic and caring pupils who work hard.
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning

Yew Tree Primary School complies with all aspects of the Equality Act and there is an expectation of all staff to also show support the protected characteristics. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks.

We are only able to offer in-person tours to candidates who are shortlisted. However, candidates are invited to view our website, Twitter feed and the virtual tour of our school which is available at: https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school.

Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021– 9.00am
Interviews: Tuesday 12th October – TBC

All completed application forms to be sent to HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Employee Specification or contact our Business Manager, Abeda Begum.

Hours:

32.5 hours, Term Time + INSET days, Permanent 

Salary:

Grade D SCP 9 – 17 £20,903 - £24,491 per annum pro rata

Address:

Yew Tree Primary School, Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall WS5 4DX

Closing Date:

Friday 1st October 2021– 9.00am

Supporting documents
Job Description and Personnel Specification
Application Form

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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