LEVEL 3 Teaching Assistant, 32.5 hours a week Term-time only (8.30-12.30pm; 1.15-3.30pm) Grade G5 £26,409-£30,060, Pro-Rata to hours worked. Actual starting salary £20,040.71 We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work in a provision which caters for EYFS children in our school who have complex needs/SEND. Our school is part of the Lighthouse Federation, a group of 9 strong schools across Walsall, all graded ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED). We have developed an excellent network of collaborative practice with a strong focus on staff development. We are a fully inclusive school (and Federation) and enjoy the challenge of meeting the needs of every child in a unique way. You need resilience, strength of character and a professional curiosity in order to support our children’s needs which can be many and varied. Applications are invited from candidates who: Enjoy motivating and exciting children about learning Have working knowledge and experience of working with children with ADHD, ASD, SLD and MLD Love working as part of a team Are able to use their own initiative, thinking creatively Are skilled at using teacher’s planning to provide exciting learning activities to individuals and small groups of children Are able to support children to be independent learners Are keen to develop themselves and others Are imaginative, energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking Nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential Have GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths Have an EYFS qualification that is recognised by Ofsted We can offer: Enthusiastic, highly motivated, happy children and families A strong dedicated team, who are committed to maintaining high standards whilst still having fun A structured programme of CPD, working closely with colleagues in our federated schools If you can see yourself being part of our team and our exciting future, you can request an application pack by emailing our school business manager on recruitment@cas.lighthousefederation.com Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 27 th June 2025, with interviews being held on Wednesday 2 nd July 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, keeping children safe in education and promoting British Values in school, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to 2 satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and proof of the Right to Work in the UK. From September 2022, all schools are required to conduct an online search for any shortlisted candidates, as part of the safer recruitment process. The person carrying out these checks will not be involved in carrying out interviews or making recruitment decisions. Please note that we will also begin to seek references if you are shortlisted for the role. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with relevant employment checks