This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of enthusiastic, hardworking and caring teaching and support staff, who work together to create a purposeful learning environment, where everyone can succeed. Our children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and our staff are valued and well supported by colleagues, parents and governors. The atmosphere in school is warm and supportive: pupils enjoy school and get a good education at The Ridge. We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and flexible person who is able to support our newly appointed Pre-School Teacher in the next stage of the development of our Pre-School. To help you in your role, we are committed to developing all members of our school community and provide wonderful opportunities for CPD in approaches such as Sounds-Write Phonics, Kinetic Letters Handwriting, Talk for Writing, and as part of a Maths Hub focusing on developing early number mastery. The appointed person will act as the Deputy Leader of the Pre-School and will have a particular interest in Special Needs. With the support of the Pre-School teacher and school SENCo they will contribute to assessment and intervention to meet pupil’s needs. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone Mrs. D. Hudson (Headteacher) to arrange a convenient time 01384 818800. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Job description L3 TA Job Description.doc