We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our talented team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with children within the classroom, as well as leading small group interventions to support their learning and development.

Walmley Junior School is a thriving 3-form entry school located in Sutton Coldfield. With large, well-equipped grounds, our school provides an engaging and enriching environment for our pupils. We pride ourselves on our strong community links and the positive relationships we have fostered with both our students and their families.

Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant:

·         With high expectations who leads by example.

·         Who is self-motivated and forward-thinking.

·         Who has high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour.

·        Who has good communication skills and be able to organise your workload efficiently.   

·        That is passionate about creativity and enjoys working as part of a team.

Walmley Junior School can offer:  

·         Delightful children who are eager to learn and proud of their school.

·         A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff.

·         A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.

·         Proactive and dedicated staff and governors.

·         An exciting, vibrant and creative learning environment.

We are immensely proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements. Have you got the skills and confidence to enhance this ambitious school? Visits to the school are recommended. Appointments can be made by telephoning the school office.  

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. 

 References 

 All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references 

 Short-listed candidates 

 An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates 

 Rehabilitation of Offenders 

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. 

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).  

 Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

 Please complete your application form online, CVs will not be accepted.

 (Interview format: A 20-minute activity with a group of children, followed by a formal interview)