Teaching Assistant, Grade 2, Walkwood Middle School

Walkwood Church of England Middle School are looking to recruit a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant. Do you have an enthusiasm and passion for supporting children with additional needs? Look no further.
We can offer you:

• A welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children
• Continued Professional Development opportunities to suit your needs
• 18.75 paid hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm, 3 days a week. Term time only)
• A professional and friendly environment.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Is patient and caring with an understanding of the best way to support pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Enjoys working in strong team environment and demonstrates the ability to establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a positive role model.
• Shows creativity and versatility, engaging the children in their learning by creating resources and using identified strategies which support their needs

Previous experience is desirable for this role although not essential. Experience of working with children with autism and other additional needs is desirable or at least the willingness to gain experience. Together with GCSE passes in Maths and English (C/4+) or equivalent.

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check, including a Barred list check.  If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. 

Application form can be found below and should be returned directly to the school 

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Full details of this position or a tour of the school prior and how to apply, please visit our website at www.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk.

Closing Date - 4th October 2024 @ 9am

Interview Date - 8th October 2024