Brockmoor Primary School are looking to appoint a Higher level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with experience of supporting children with SEND.

We are a two-form entry school, catering for pupils from 3-11 years old. The school is situated within the borough of Dudley, in the heart of the Black Country.

We have served the local community since 1887 and many families have attended the school for several generations. Brockmoor is an area that faces many challenges for its young people but equally demonstrates a strong community spirit. The pupils, parents and staff are justly proud of our diverse heritage.

Brockmoor has a strong sense of inclusion and our parents, pupils, governors, partners and staff work together, forming a vital part of our school community. We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with a school environment in which they are safe, happy and learning.

Hours: 32.50 per week, term time only

Salary: Grade 7

As a team we work collaboratively, supporting each other, and as an excellent practitioner, you would lead by example. We are looking for people who:

- Are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives

- Enjoy working work well as part of a team

- Are flexible and adaptable

- Work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children

The successful candidate:

- will be Empathetic, dedicated, and passionate

- will have HLTA status or proven experience

- will have experience working with the primary curriculum

- will have a good understanding of the English language

The well being of our staff and pupils form an integral part of our school ethos. We value our staff, ensuring they are well-supported and we invest in their professional development.

We have high expectations of our pupils and believe that there are no barriers that we cannot overcome for them as we continue to develop our ASPIRE curriculum.

Our most recent Ofsted (November 2022) judged us to be a good school and candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our website for more information. School visits are also welcomed and are available upon request.

All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties in pursuance of raising pupil achievement.

It is a requirement that all our staff have an enhanced DBS check as Brockmoor Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils and staff. All appointments are subject to detailed and satisfactory references and health-check being received.

For further information, please call Brockmoor Primary School on 01384 816635 or email info@brockmoor.dudley.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: 26th November 2023

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