L3 Teaching Assistant
Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 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
- £19,688 - £23,133
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the growing range of needs at our school, we are looking to appoint 3 x Level 3 teaching assistants (2 x permanent & 1 x fixed term to cover a maternity leave for the 25/26 academic year) to join our team on a permanent basis from September.
We are looking for an innovative, creative and enthusiastic individuals to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for committed TAs, 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 candidates 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 SEND children. 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!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidates:
- A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured
- A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
- A commitment to continued professional development
- A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
- Enthusiastic and caring pupils who work hard
- Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning
- Strong ICT infrastructure and an extremely well-resourced school
- Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team
- A strong commitment to staff well-being
Further details about the role
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.
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.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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
- 669 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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