2x Higher Level Teaching Assistants – Uplands Manor Primary School

Required as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Uplands Manor to appoint two Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work in our Severe Learning Difficulty Unit.  We are looking for committed practitioners, capable of leading SEND groups and providing high quality teaching and learning support to join our team, who have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs.

About our School.

Our school is a large primary school situated in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Uplands Manor is a vibrant, multicultural and exciting school.  As a large school we work in strong supportive teams and are invested in providing high quality professional development for our staff.

It is essential that candidates are:

• able to demonstrate a genuine care for individual pupils
• enthusiastic, reliable and well-motivated
• experienced in working with children with SEND/complex needs
• able to take initiative when working with the children
• able to display good interpersonal skills
• committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
• able to care for the needs of each individual child in their care
• a team player

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A warm and welcoming community.
• The opportunity to work with other local schools as part of a well-established collaboration of Smethwick schools.
• A supportive Governing Body.
• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• A happy and inclusive school.

Uplands Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from the search at the interview.

Application packs are available from the school website: uplandsmanor.sch.life WM Jobs. Or alternatively please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2025

Interviews:    Thursday 13th February 2025