Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,
Wren’s Nest Primary School is based in the heart of the Black Country in Central Dudley. It is a successful school with a growing pupil roll of 535 pupils. We are a dynamic and exciting school with a passion for making a difference and improving outcomes and achievement for every child.
We have a skilled team of highly committed and professional teachers and leaders who work hard. However, there is always much to do and we are always reflecting, improving and developing our school.
As part of our ongoing journey, we are now looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (17.25 hours per week) who has what it takes to truly make a difference to children. Initially this post is working with and supporting children with hearing, speech and language difficulties, using Makaton, supporting children with physical and cognitive delays and disabilities.
Key Features:
To undertake work/care/support programmes and always seeking balance between inclusion and individual progression.
To develop access to learning across the curriculum and to assist a teacher in the management of pupils within the Nursery setting.
To support teaching staff/SENCO in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.
To support the nurturing approach to behaviour management.
To become part of our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will need to:
* Experience of working with children in the EYFS and KS1.
* Experience of working with children with SEND/Physical and mental delays and disabilities.
* Experience of working with children with complex language difficulties and hearing impairment.
* Experience of using sign language (BSL) Makaton + appropriate qualification, using a total communication approach.
* Be highly organised and motivated.
* Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
* Demonstrate the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice.
* Have experience of delivering and evaluating speech and language and other interventions.
* Has experience to adapt and layer back mainstream lesson plans
How to apply
* Read the job description and person specification carefully.
* Complete the application form electronically and submit through WM Jobs.
* Include a detailed account of how your experiences in training and/or practice have equipped you to meet the children’s needs and a description of your personal interests and strengths and how these might benefit these particular children and the year group in particular. This will be part of your letter of application (supporting statement) and should address the selection criteria detailed in the person specification.
* If possible, we would like you to visit Wren’s Nest, please contact school for the visiting time on offer.
Closing Date is Thursday 16th April 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
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Attached documents
Application pack_ Level 3 TA_17.25 hrs March 26.pdf
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