L3 Teaching Assistant
Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hrs per week, term time only + INSET Days Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,361 - £24,943
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an innovative, creative and enthusiastic individual to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for a committed TA, capable of providing high quality teaching & learning support, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.
The appointed candidate will need to be able to demonstrate commitment to make a positive contribution to our school. We have an expectation that all staff work to a high standard and have a conscientious approach to their work. The appointed candidate must work effectively as part of a team but also demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative.
You will need an understanding of the curriculum and assessment expectations as well as a range of experience in working with children who have SEND. We are interested in hearing from individuals with a range of talents, experiences and skills which will offer something unique to our school community. Working at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!
It is important to us that the appointed candidate shows versatility in their work as our support staff work to provide general support in class as well as working more closely with our children that have complex needs. Also, whilst we will discuss experience within the interview, we are looking for staff who are able to adapt to working with children are different ages and stages of development.
We particularly want to hear from candidates who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.
We are looking for somebody who is:
- Passionate about education.
- Confident and up-to-date with curriculum & assessment strategies.
- Able to create an exciting learning environment for our children.
- Capable of delivering an outstanding quality of teaching support.
- Committed to developing every child regardless of needs.
- Able to meet the differing needs of children in their they work with and knowledge of working with children who have SEND.
- Committed to working closely with the school community.
- Willing to work as part of a team.
- Able to foster and develop a caring ethos.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidates:
- A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued
- A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
- A commitment to continued professional development
- A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
- Enthusiastic and caring children who work hard
- Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning
- Access to extensive IT facilities (inc. the use of individual staff devices)
- Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team
- A strong commitment to staff well-being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Visits can be arranged by contacting the school. However, candidates are also invited to view our website, Twitter feed and the virtual tour of our school which is available at: https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm
We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school on 01922 626 926.
When applying, please DO NOT upload a CV as all applications must be completed on the application form attached. Applications can be submit via this site or by emailing the application form to HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Yew Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. This includes compliance with all aspects of the Equality Act and including support of the protected characteristics.
All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Yew Tree Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Yew Tree Primary School website
- Email address
- HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01922626926
Yew Tree moved in to a brand new £7m building in November 2019 and have developed an outstanding learning environment for our children. Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.
Take a look around our amazing building and site at:
https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm
Arranging a visit to Yew Tree Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk.
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