Leighswood School Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SCP 9-17) 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time plus INSET days. Actual Salary Range £19,952 - £22,710 Permanent The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint a committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in Early Years with Reception We need someone who will: Support individual or groups of children Have experience of working in Early Years Be able to plan and develop provision with class teacher and the Early Years Leader to meet the needs of individual children as required. Be able to attend staff training between 3.30pm-4.30pm once per week as part of their paid hours Have an appropriate Level 3 qualification. Have high expectations of every child. Be reliable and enthusiastic about learning. Be an effective communicator. In return we can offer A commitment to your own professional development Support from the EYFS leader, Inclusion Team and wider Leadership Team A happy, lively school where staff and children are committed to success A fantastic working environment. A commitment to a curriculum which develops children as learners and allows staff to be creative and imaginative in their teaching. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Please email postboxleighswood.walsall.sch.uk for an application pack and return completed forms to the same email account. Closing Date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 29th November 2024. Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the closing date. Please contact the school office for further information or to book a visit by e-mailing postboxleighswood.walsall.sch.uk or phoning 01922 743621 Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidelines. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.