Netherbrook Primary School, part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT), is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years and KS1 phases. Netherbrook is a warm, friendly and vibrant school where everyone is valued. Wellbeing for our staff is a vital part of creating this environment and something we are proud of. If you are an experienced teaching assistant, looking for a new and exciting challenge and eager to work in a team that is motivated, effective and friendly then this might be the role for you. Netherbrook has been judged by Ofsted as 'Good' or better for the last 25 years and our most recent inspection was June 2023. Joining Netherbrook means being a part of TEFAT which means that you would be a part of a thriving, values led organisation where there are excellent opportunities to progress within the trust and to create links and network with the other 16 West Midlands TEFAT schools and to join the growing community of 36 TEFAT schools nationally. At Netherbrook, our pupils are unique, vibrant and valued individuals who all make a valid and important contribution to school life. They are encouraged to be polite, happy and responsible individuals, who respect others and always try their best. Pupils are motivated and active learners, who aspire to achieve their full potential in all that they do. They are creative and imaginative and persevere to overcome any difficulties that they may face. Our staff aspire to be inspirational role models for our pupils. They are approachable and supportive, and have a strong desire to ensure all our pupils leave Netherbrook equipped to be lifelong learners. Staff are encouraged to be creative and adventurous in their lessons and are supported in channelling their efforts for the greater good of our pupils. Staff are open and professional in all that they do and work hard to deliver the best possible education for our pupils. Applicants should have experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage One (KS1), an understanding of child development and appropriate levels of childcare, knowledge of interventions for EYFS and KS1 aged children and knowledge of the EYFS Framework. The working pattern will be: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week). Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and will take place on the following dates: Wednesday 7th January 11am-12pm Thursday 8th January 11am-12pm Monday 12th January 11am - 12pm Please telephone Mrs Marcia Leigh (School Business Manager) on 01384 818415 to book a place on a tour. Interviews will take place Friday 23rd January 2026 The closing date for applications is Friday 16th January at 12 noon Please send completed applications to: info@netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk and mark them for the attention of Marcia Leigh.