Penns Primary School

JOB VACANCIES

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Required: ASAP

Post: Part-Time 32.5 hours per week – term time only

Where: Penns Primary, Berwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BS

“Children are like seeds. With love, patience, and guidance, they will grow into something beautiful, unique, and strong”

Penns Primary School is a one-form entry, close-knit community-led school with a focus on high expectations and high aspirations. Penns is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming school located in the heart of Walmley/Wylde Green, where we are committed to fostering a supportive and stimulating environment for both pupils and staff. Our goal is to provide every child with the best possible start in their educational journey through a broad, creative, and engaging curriculum.

 We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic primary school teaching assistant to join our team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to inspire and nurture young minds, helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

 ‘The best you can be in all that you do’

You will be able to:

·         Help sustain a positive ethos within our school in accordance with our vision for the future.

·         Ensure and uphold high levels of expectation amongst all stakeholders.

·         Provide a visible presence to pupils, parents, carers and staff.

·         Have excellent organisational and social skills

·         Demonstrate the ability to build on success and manage change

·         Demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to articulate

We will offer you:

·         A happy and caring ethos plus a supportive team

·         Opportunities for your own continued professional development, both internally and externally through collaborative working across local schools.

·         Enthusiastic, well behaved learners who engage positively with school life.

·         A hard-working, motivated and engaged staff and governors, who care deeply about the outcomes for children and young people.

·         A culture of support for all staff

·         On-site parking

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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who;

·           Will have a sound knowledge of child development, the curriculum and supporting children with special needs.

·           Has experience of working in a school environment.

·           Is a qualified Practitioner with qualifications such as NVQ Level 2

·           Has proven skills that will contribute to classroom practise.

·           Is a reflective and flexible practitioner and is committed to developing personalised learning.

·           Will contribute to the development of the school and raise standards for all

·           Will join the fantastic team at Penns with a smile and positivity.

·           Puts the children at the heart of all that they do

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs H Mall, School Business Manager on hmall@pennsji.bham.sch.uk or on 0121 464 8014 to arrange a school visit.

Return completed application forms to:  hmall@pennsji.bham.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Monday 7^th October 2024,

Penns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.