Overview
Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (Temporary Until August 2026) – 27.5 hours per week. To start 3.11.25 or sooner if possible. Closing date: 30.9.25. Actual Salary £16,158.30. Initial shortlisting will take place by Wednesday 1st October and interviews are scheduled for Thursday 9th October. For further information or to book a school tour please contact the school office on 01384 816910 or email.
About Mount Pleasant Primary School
We are seeking to recruit a positive, passionate, highly motivated and skilled teaching assistant to join our happy, caring teaching team. Mount Pleasant is a good school where everyone matters and where everyone is committed to working as a team to ensure that our students have the best possible education. We strive to develop our young people to be happy, knowledgeable, positive and forward-thinking members of our community who have the skills they need to be successful and to flourish, regardless of individual needs. Our high expectations of behaviour, achievement and positive relationships are crucial to our success as a school community.
The role is temporary, part-time (27.5 hours) and will be in Year 3. The role requires collaboration with colleagues and participation in the full life of the school.
We Can Offer You
* A welcoming and caring school with positive relationships at the heart of it.
* Well-behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn.
* Support of a committed, dedicated staff team with a strong passion for teaching and learning.
* A strong commitment to your professional development.
* Supportive and hardworking governors.
Key Requirements
* Be highly motivated and committed to supporting quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this.
* Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
* Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies.
* Inspire, motivate and support children educationally, and in wellbeing and self-esteem.
* Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities.
* Provide feedback to the teaching team and children to promote progress.
* Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods, including break-times.
* Undertake lunchtime duties daily.
* Good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
* Strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and team engagement.
Experience
* Support learning activities by contributing to planning, evaluation and delivery of learning activities.
* Build positive relationships, promote self-esteem and resilience.
* Promote high standards of behaviour in a supportive way.
Knowledge and Skills
* Understanding of how children learn effectively.
* Ability to support children’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
* Knowledge of safeguarding.
* Commitment to meeting the needs of all children inclusively.
* Awareness of effective assessment principles.
* Understand statutory requirements relating to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and SEN.
* Ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
* Ability to develop good personal relationships within a team.
* Ability to use the learning environment to enhance achievement.
* Ability to use ICT effectively.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Shortlisting may involve online checks as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be asked to comment on matters prior to or at interview. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received. Online application forms will be accepted for this vacancy, with online facilities available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
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