Dorridge Primary School, a large three form entry, community Primary school with a nursery, would like to appoint Teaching and Learning Support Assistants. The successful candidates will provide support for children within our Nursery and Reception classes.

 We have 3 vacancies for EYFS TLSA:

 ALL roles are a Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2027

 ALL roles are Term Time only – 39 weeks per year, including all INSET Days 

ROLE 1 – 4.5 days per week (30.5 hours)

Hours of Work: 30.5 hours per week. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8.20am - 3.40pm, Wednesdays 12.30pm - 3.40pm, Fridays 8.20am - 4.00pm. All days, excluding Wednesdays, including unpaid 30-minute lunch break. 

Grade: Band C.  Actual salary range for part time (30.5 hours per week), term time is £18,955 to £20,874 per annum. Full time equivalent range: £26,824 to £29,540 per annum.

ROLE 2 – 5 mornings (20.83 hours)

Hours of Work: 20.83 hours per week, Mondays – Friday 8.20am – 12.30pm

Grade: Band C. Actual salary range for part time (20.83 hours per week), term time is £12,945 to £14,256 per annum. Full time equivalent range: £26,824 to £29,540 per annum.

ROLE 3 – 5 days per week (34 hours) 

Hours of Work: 34 hours per week. Mondays – Friday 8.30am – 3.45pm including unpaid 30-minute lunch break

Grade: Band C. Actual salary range for part time (34 hours per week), term time is £21,130 to £23,270 per annum. Full time equivalent range: £26,824 to £29,540 per annum.

Main duties and responsibilities (a full Job Description and Person Specification are available):

• To supervise the activities of the child inside and outside the classroom
• To provide care, attend to the child’s personal needs and undertake activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational requirements of individual child.  This will require knowledge of a range of strategies and a high level of skills developed through experience, with regular supervision from teaching staff as and when required.
• To liaise with other professionals to support the needs of the child.
• To work closely with teachers, as part of the Year Group team, to plan appropriately differentiated activities for the child.

The ideal candidate will be able to: 

• Have enthusiasm for working with children and developing their individual skills and knowledge
• Work effectively within our team of dedicated staff to deliver an exciting curriculum for the children

In return Dorridge Primary can offer you: 

• An inclusive school full of engaged young learners
• A child-centred school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
• Supportive parents and carers
• High-quality opportunities for continuing professional development, as part of a Multi Academy Trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues committed to continual improvement
• West Midlands Local Government Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme 

Dorridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

Further information about Arden Multi Academy Trust is available here:

https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/

Further information about Dorridge Primary is available here:

https://www.dorridge.solihull.sch.uk/