ST MARY & ST MARGARET’S CE (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36 9AX Tel: 0121 747 2025 Fax: 0121 7303180 Email: s90bursarss-m-and-m.solihull.sch.uk Headteacher: Mark Street Academic Mentor / Teaching Assistant Salary Band C 17.25 hours per week, term time only (38.8 weeks) – likely hours Wed to Fri 9am to 4pm Permanent Group 2 NOR: 240 Required Feb 2025 St Mary & St Margaret’s is an oversubscribed one form entry primary school with a strong Christian ethos. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented academic mentor / teaching assistant who: • will support the Christian ethos of the school • is able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with children, colleagues and parents • is proactive, resilient and understanding • is able to manage time well, working with groups and individuals from a range of classes to support children’s progress (mainly in their learning of maths) • loves working with children and has a commitment to making a difference • is qualified at Level 3 or equivalent In return we offer a school where: • “pupils feel safe and cared for” (Ofsted 2024) • “attitudes to learning are positive” (Ofsted 2024) • “classrooms are calm places where pupils are able to learn without disruption” (Ofsted 2024) • there is “a culture of nurture and belonging where all are welcome and supported to thrive” (SIAMS inspection 2024) • “respect and love permeate relationships” (SIAMS inspection 2024) • “dedicated staff are supported by leaders and each other to grow and shine” (SIAMS inspection 2024) • “wellbeing is enhanced, enabling all to live life in all its fullness” (SIAMS inspection 2024) “St Mary and St Margaret’s is a beacon of light in their community. It is a haven of kindness striving to serve through God’s love, so that all can be the best that they can be.” (SIAMS inspection 2024) The applicant should be willing to work flexibly with a range of age groups. In the first instance, the majority of the role will be working as an academic mentor, tutoring small groups and individuals to support learning in mathematics. The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing the school library (30 minutes per day), so an interest in children’s literature would be an advantage. Informal visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an information pack or to arrange a visit. Closing date: Friday 24th January at 9am The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Mrs Michelle Hipkiss 0121 747 2025 s90bursarss-m-and-m.solihull.sch.uk Attached documents Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc Band C - Academic Mentor Teaching Assistant JD PS - Feb 2025.doc