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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
About Ashwood Park
Ashwood Park is a one and a half form entry school with a Resource base for deaf children. We have well-maintained buildings and excellent areas for outdoor learning, including our forest school. We have a caring and positive atmosphere, where purposeful learning takes place. The staff are highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the very best for our children.
We aim to provide a curriculum which makes learning exciting and creative. We hope this approach encourages children to achieve their full potential and aspire to the highest personal standards of achievement, presentation, and behavior. Our goal is to learn together to be the best we can be.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant: 32.5 Hours
Salary
Grade 5
Location
Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5DJ
About the Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant, on a permanent contract. If you:
- Work well as part of a team
- Are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference to children's lives
- Work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children
- Are passionate about learning and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of an individual child
- Are willing to go that extra mile
What We Offer
- Happy and enthusiastic children who like to learn and have fun
- A vibrant and exciting work environment with excellent outdoor learning facilities
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive team
- A curriculum tailored to individual children’s needs
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Visiting the School
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be made by appointment with the school office on 01384 818545.
- Date of visit: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
- Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Safeguarding and Recruitment
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 online 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 online 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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Application Process
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy. Online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.
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Attached Documents
- JD Teaching Assistant Level 3.pdf
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