We (St Mary and St Chad CE (VC) First School in Brewood) are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our successful team to support the teaching and learning of children in the school. This will also include children with specific educational needs. Our ideal candidate would be an effective role model that sets high expectations and motivates the pupils to achieve. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position is for 17.5 hours per week, working mornings Monday to Friday, this role is on a temporary basis in the first instance (linked to funding) Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th July. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. We are looking for: Excellent communication and organisational skills A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children already be an excellent Early Years practitioner with an ability to ensure all children make good progress from their baseline have lots of energy and enthusiasm be able to work as part of a team Employee benefits Access to first class CPD opportunities Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym memberships Cycle to Work Scheme Free will writing service Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust: Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy. The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.