Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Hill West Primary School

Clarence Road

Sutton Four Oaks

Sutton Coldfield

B74 4LD

Phone: 0121 308 5392

Email Address: enquiry@hillwest.bham.sch.uk

Job Start Date: 1 September 2021

Hours per week: 32.5 per week, term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant whose working role calls for competence across a varied range of responsibilities. This position is for upper KS2 in the first instance. The successful candidate will be required to support teaching staff in the delivery of a quality curriculum in line with the vision and ethos of the school and the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP).

The role will require the successful candidate to be;

• enthusiastic and hardworking, and flexible in their approach

• knowledgeable about the primary national curriculum

• excellent users of the English language both orally and in writing

• aspirational about our children’s progress and success

• an example of personal integrity and professionalism

• autonomous in their work, following all school and ATLP policies, specifically in relation to safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 June, 4pm

Interview date: Friday 9 July 2021

An application form and job description can be obtained by calling the school office on 0121 308 5392 for an information pack. You can also request an application form from recruitment@atlp.org.uk , or find further details at www.atlp.org.uk or alternatively, Download application pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk . Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

For enquires about the role please contact Beth Clarke, Headteacher, via email to enquiry@hillwest.bham.sch.uk . Informal visits to our school are most welcome. Please call to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher.

Despite the challenges we face, recruitment will continue for all ATLP vacancies over the coming weeks. We continue to adhere to the government guidance during the national lockdown, and we will use a range of virtual platforms to conduct online interviews and other activities where appropriate in a timely manner. We continue to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and robust safer recruitment practices remain in place.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation https://atlp.org.uk/files/2021/03/ATLP-Overall-Safeguarding-Policy-2020-FINAL-3.pdf