Bentley West Primary School

 Part of Leigh Trust

    Experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant (2 vacancies)

G3 £26,409-£32,654 Full Time Equivalent

          32.5 hours per week, term time only, salary pro-rate to hours

To start March 2025 or as soon as possible

We wish to appoint two Teaching Assistants who;

*    Has previous paid experience of working in a school as a TA.

·        *    Already holds a relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent and has a proven track record of contributing to the raising of standards in a school.

·        *    Will work in the classroom assisting and supporting the teacher in all aspects of work.

·        *    Will work with groups and one to one, where necessary.

·        *    Has experience of working with children with special educational needs including children who have SEMH.

·        *    Will work in school supporting whole school initiatives.

·        *    Has an ability to work collaboratively with all staff.

·        *    Will be able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve

·        *    Has a commitment to working strategically as part of a team to improve standards of teaching and learning

·        *    Have the confidence, skills and abilities to lead and manage interventions

·        *    Be a positive role model in school

In return we can offer:

·        *    a supportive and welcoming learning environment

·        *    well behaved pupils with an enthusiasm for learning

·        *    personalised CPD packages

·        *    real opportunities to contribute to the learning development of pupils

In return we are committed to offering high quality support, personalised continuing professional development, a creative and flexible approach to the curriculum, supportive leadership and a smile every day. 

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Bentley West Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 24^th February 2025 at noon. 

Interviews and observations will take place week beginning Monday 3^rd March 2025.

Informal visits to the school are welcome, please call the school or email Mrs Cath Keats at cath.keats@bentleywest.co.uk to make an appointment. 

 Only applications done on MyNewTerm will be accepted.

Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection

Bentley West Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.   

 Bentley West Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

 All applicants will be required to provide two suitable reference.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2023.  This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain 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.