Thank you for replying to our advertisement for the position of Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Wren’s Nest Primary School. I hope that you will find this pack helpful. If you would like to learn more about our school, we would be delighted to give you a tour and answer any questions you may have.

Wren’s Nest Primary School is based in the heart of the Black Country in Central Dudley. It is a successful school with a growing pupil roll of 550 pupils. We are a dynamic and exciting school with a passion for making a difference and improving outcomes and
achievement for every child.

We have a skilled team of highly committed and professional teachers and leaders who work hard. However, there is always much to do and we are always reflecting, improving and developing our school. As part of our ongoing journey, we are now looking to recruit a teaching assistant to work with, motivate and support a Year 2 child from September 2019.

We are looking for a kind, calm person, who wants to make a positive contribution to the education of our children at Wren’s Nest.

We are looking for a Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 25 hours TA support per week (5 hours per day) to work with a named child who has an EHCP within a Year 2 class. The purpose of this job is to support a delightful 6-year old little girl’s development, curriculum access and progress in both her learning and physical development in a mainstream classroom.

As part of the interview process applicants will be asked to prepare and present a short activity designed to support an aspect of this pupil’s needs.

Include a detailed account of how your experiences in training and/or practice have equipped you to meet the child’s needs and a description of your personal interests and strengths and how these might benefit this particular child and her year group in particular. This will be part of your letter of application (supporting statement) and should address the selection criteria detailed in the person specification.

Wren’s Nest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

References will be sought for the short listed candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

If you have any queries then please contact the school on: 01384 818515.

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk. If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/. 

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

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