Job Description

Job Introduction

Mount Pleasant Primary School Application Pack


Level 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant



Temporary - initially for the academic year 2025-26 and will be for

30 hours per week

To start: September 2025


Actual Salary 17,076


This post is temporary until the end of the academic year in the first instance. The contract will cease at the end of the stated period or at such a time that the child is no longer under the care of Mount Pleasant Primary School.


Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025


Initial shortlisting will take place: wc 2nd June 2025


Interviews are scheduled for: Friday 13th June 2025


For further information please contact the school office on 01384 816910 or email kkeay@mount.dudley.sch.uk.



About Mount Pleasant Primary School
We are seeking to recruit a positive, passionate, highly motivated and skilled teaching assistant to join our happy, caring teaching team.


Mount Pleasant is a lovely school where everyone matters and where everyone is committed to working as a team to ensure that our students have the best possible education, where all learning is memorable and meaningful. Our school values are threaded through all that we do both in and out of school and we strive to develop our young people to be happy, knowledgeable, positive and forward-thinking members of our community who have the skills they all need to be successful and to flourish, no matter what their individual needs may be. We believe that our high expectations of behaviour, achievement and positive relationships are crucial to our success as a school community and would anticipate that any successful candidate would work hard with us to ensure that these are maintained.


We are an above-average sized, well-resourced school with well above-average school stability for both staff and students. We have a wonderful and increasingly diverse catchment area in the heart of the Black Country and we cherish the history of our Victorian-built school and the exciting, everchanging locality in which we are situated. We value and support our whole school community and have a strong commitment to professional development for our staff, whilst opening our doors to parents so that they can learn more about what we do and to build positive relationships from which we can all benefit. We also have strong links to Christ Church in Quarry Bank.



The role

To assist and support the teaching, learning and wellbeing of a child who has an Education Health Care Plan. The role will be in Key Stage 1, Year 1 and the desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be involved in the full life of the school is essential. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo, class teachers and our wider team to create a supportive, safe and structured environment for the child.


Responsibilities:

Support inclusion by enabling a child to access learning, socialising and play opportunities. Undertake learning activities and adapt according to the child's needs. Develop positive and nurturing relationships. Work under the direction of teaching staff and SENCo.


We can offer you:

A school which is welcoming and caring with positive relationships at the heart of it. Well-behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn. The support of an amazing team of committed, dedicated staff who have a strong passion for providing quality teaching and learning. A strong commitment to your professional development. Committed, supportive and hardworking governors.

Key Requirements:

Be highly motivated and committed to support quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart of this. Commitment to inclusion and success for all. Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies. Implement and develop individualised behaviour intervention plans in collaboration with other professionals. Monitor and document progress and adaptations. Create a safe, supportive and structured environment that encourages the child's social and emotional development. Patience, empathy and a calm nature and a genuine passion for helping children to overcome challenges. Be able to inspire, motivate and support our children both educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self-esteem. Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities. A good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN. A strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.


Experience:

Supporting learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the teacher in the planning and evaluation and delivery of these. Building positive relationships, promoting high self-esteem and resilience. Promoting high standards of behaviour in a supportive way. Supporting children with challenging behaviours. Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and intervention strategies.

Knowledge and Skills:An understanding of the different ways that children learn effectively. The ability to support children's social, emotional and mental health needs. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding. Commitment to meeting the needs of all children inclusively. Flexibility and adaptability. An awareness of the principles of effective assessment. Understanding of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and SEN. Patience and positivity. Can motivate and inspire pupils. Is able to develop good personal relationships within a team. Can use the learning environment to enhance achievement. Is able to use ICT effectively.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.


N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.


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