Learning Support Assistant

Netherbrook Primary School, part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT), isseeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Level 3 Teaching Assistant toprovide support to pupils throughout the school including those with Special Education Needs under the direction of the SENCO/teachers throughout the school.

Netherbrook is a warm, friendly and vibrant school where everyone is valued. Wellbeing for our staff is a vital part of creating this environment and something we are proud of. If you are an experienced teaching assistant, looking for a new and exciting challenge and eager to work in a team that is motivated, effective and friendly then this might be the role for you.

Netherbrook has been judged by Ofsted as 'Good' or better for the last 25 years and our most recent inspection was June 2023.Joining Netherbrook means being a part of TEFAT which means that you would be a part of a thriving, values led organisation where there are excellent opportunities to progress within the trust and to create links and network with the other 17 West Midlands TEFAT schools and to join the growing community of 36 TEFAT schools nationally.

At Netherbrook, our pupils are unique, vibrant and valued individuals who all make a valid and important contribution to school life. They are encouraged to be polite, happy and responsible individuals, who respect others and always try their best. Pupils are motivated and active learners, who aspire to achieve their full potential in all that they do. They are creative and imaginative and persevere to overcome any difficulties that they may face.

Our staff aspire to be inspirational role models for our pupils. They are approachable and supportive, and have a strong desire to ensure all our pupils leave Netherbrook equipped to be lifelong learners. Staff are encouraged to be creative and adventurous in their lessons and are supported in channelling their efforts for the greater good of our pupils. Staff are open and professional in all that they do and work hard to deliver the best possible education for our pupils.

Applicants should ideally have experience of working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage One (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). They should have an understanding of child development and appropriate levels of childcare, knowledge of interventions for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 aged children and knowledge of the EYFS Framework.

Looking for an interesting, varied role where no two days are the same? We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work across our primary phases: spending one day as a Nursery Key Worker, two days supporting children with special needs across EYFS and KS1, and two days leading interventions and supporting Year 2. If you are passionate about adaptable, high-impact teaching support, we’d love to hear from you!

The working pattern will be:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week).

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and will take place on the following dates:

Thursday 8th October 11am-12pm

Friday 9th October11am-12pm

Wednesday 14th October 11am - 12pm

Interviews will take place Tuesday 10/11/202

The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd October at 12 noon

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