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Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Brook Primary School, DY8 5YN
Salary
£15,167.12 to £16,417.96 per annum
Closing date
30 Apr 2021
Reference
DUDED00009290

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Sector
Education
Job Type
Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Term time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

The Governors are looking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant who is a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference and helping to improve the learning opportunities for our children


This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which is ambitious for the success of all, where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents and governors.


Hours: 32.5 hours per week


Salary: Grade 5 - Actual salary: £15,167.12 to £16,417.96 per annum - 


Contract: Term time (39 weeks), Fixed Term to Friday 22 July 2022 (Maternity Cover)


Start date: September 2021


We are looking for someone who:


· is a highly effective team player


· enjoys supporting children and strives for excellence and enjoyment


· actively supports teaching staff to raise standards


· believes that every child should be given the opportunity to reach their true potential


· is committed to the safety and well being of all pupils


· has excellent interpersonal, organisation, communication and time management skills


· will adhere to and support whole school policies and practices


We can offer:


· caring, dedicated and hardworking staff


· happy, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning


· a supportive Governing Board


· a comprehensive training package to ensure all of our pupils needs can be met effectively


Closing date for applications: Thursday 29 April 2021 at 4pm


This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check. The Brook Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   We are committed to Equal Opportunities.


In compliance with Dudley's policy on obtaining employment references, applicants must use their most recent employer as a reference and provide another reference from a previous employer or college. Character references and testimonials are not acceptable. References must cover the complete 3 year period prior to application. Failure to provide suitable references may result in an application being withdrawn.


References are to be collected before interview.


The school has a child protection policy, recruitment/safer recruitment and references policies, has adopted the AMA guidance on Safer Working Practices and complied fully with the DFE's Keeping Children Safe in Education. There is a code of conduct for staff outlined in our Staff Handbook and all staff are expected to apply the highest standards of professional practice at all times.


For further information please contact Mrs Victoria Baker on 01384 389888


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


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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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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