Cherry Orchard Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our inclusive learning community. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children in their early years of education and make a real difference in their development. Cherry Orchard is a happy, vibrant and diverse 2-form entry LA maintained primary school with a nursery, and a resource base for children with autism. Our strong ethos is centred around our core values and our vision statement, ‘We care, we learn, we succeed’ Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences. Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning. Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and resources. Promote positive behaviour and a nurturing learning environment. Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusive education for all. What We’re Looking For: A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A caring and patient individual with a genuine passion for working with children. Experience in working with pupils with SEND. Strong communication and teamwork skills. We can offer you: A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and governing body Polite and well-behaved children who love learning and are proud of their school A supportive community of parents and carers Opportunities for professional development and training. An understanding and recognition of the importance of staff wellbeing. For further information including the job description and personal specification, please email vacancy@cherryorchard.bham.sch.uk or call the school office on 0121 5540862. Alternatively you can download job details and application form below Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’ If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged on the following dates and times: Thursday 25 th September 9:30am Thursday 25 th September 4:00pm Monday 29 th September 1:45pm Please call the school office on 0121 5540862 to arrange Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000. Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time Only Salary: Grade 2, SCP 3-8, £24,796 - £26,824 p.a. pro-rata Location: Cherry Orchard Primary, Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2LB Closing Date: 3rd October 2025 Interview Date: week beginning 13th October 2025