Teaching Assistant - Shirley Heath Junior School
- Employer
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Solihull
- Salary
- £25,992 - £28,624 pro rata per annum
- Closing date
- 3 Dec 2024
- Reference
- SOL/TP/181/924
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Teaching Assistant
SHIRLEY HEATH JUNIOR SCHOOL
TERM
Fixed Term for the remainder of the academic year 2024-25
(to start January)
SALARY
Band C
£25,992 to £28,624 pro rata
HOURS
31.00 hours per week
8.15am – 3.00pm (Tuesday 8.15am – 4.00pm)
Term Time only
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the class teacher in promoting an environment suitable for the educational and social needs of children at various stages of development, in order to help them attain their potential.
The role includes;
• Assisting pupils with integration into the normal routine of the classroom.
• Supporting pupils within a whole class, group or 1:1 setting.
• Assisting in the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists.
• Contributing to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school, working with colleagues to develop a positive learning and working environment.
• Supporting and supervising children outside at lunchtimes.
Shirley Heath Junior School was judged by Ofsted in June 2009 & July 2012 as an OUTSTANDING SCHOOL. In October 2024 it was judged as OUTSTANDING in all four categories.
Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School are Equal Opportunities employers. The purpose of the Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy is to ensure that the School selects the most suitable person for the job based on merit, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, age or religious belief.
Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.
With effect from September 2022 we will now be undertaking an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
If you are interested in the position, please send in an application form which is available from the school with a covering letter.
Mrs K Evans, Headteacher, Shirley Heath Junior School, Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull West Midlands B90 3DS
0121-744 1339. E-mail; office@shirley-heath.solihull.sch.uk
CLOSING DATE; Tuesday 3rd December 12.00pm
INTERVIEWS; Friday 6th December
Attached documents
Job Advert
Job Description & Person Specification
Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Guidance notes for applicants re DBS
Company
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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.
It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.
Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.
The transition to Smarter Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.
Our people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.
Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.
Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer. This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing.
Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment. Our Carer’s Policy, Employee Carers Network and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.
We will offer you:
- A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
- Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
- A range of flexible working options;
- Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
- A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
- A range of family friendly policies;
- Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents. Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf
Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.
- Website
- http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 704 6000
- Location
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Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
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