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Level 2 Teaching Assistant - St James CE Primary School
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St James’s CE Primary School
We are currently seeking a level 2 TA for our vibrant and dynamic 2-form entry Church of England school in the heart of the local community. With a clear vision of igniting passion, empowering learners and transforming the future, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all of our pupils.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. We are looking for candidates who are not afraid to make mistakes, who are committed to doing what is best for their children in their care. We firmly believe as Ken Robinson said, “Childhood is not a rehearsal,” therefore every single moment matters and we must get it right.
- Trained as a level 2 TA?
- Committed to doing what you can to get it right for every child in your care?
- Creative in the way you approach new challenges?
- Excited by research and learning new things?
- Able to demonstrate composure through everything?
- Focused on your ‘why’ and able to think through the purpose of everything?
- Willing to incessantly model our school values, whilst always leading with integrity?
- Ready to dance into school every day?
What We Offer
- A creative and united team, willing to challenge the ‘status quo,’ who love working collaboratively across the year groups.
- A focus on wellbeing and workload as policy
- Development and research opportunities.
- The most supportive and wonderful community you could ask for.
- A chance to laugh every day.
- Music at the gates to get you in the dancing mood!
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Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Application Process
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St James's C of E Primary School: To our wonderful school.
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CV’s will not be accepted.
If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Visits and Hours
Visits are welcomed on the following dates/times:
- 28th September at 4pm
- 30th September at 2pm
- 2nd October at 9:30am
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
Grade: Grade 3 SCP 4-5 (£25,185 - £25,583 per annum, actual salary £19,096 - £19,836 pro-rata)
Location: St James CE Primary School, Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4RU
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Applications forms are available below and should be returned to: HR.recruitment@sips.co.uk
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An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
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