Teaching Assistant, Birmingham, West Midlands

Smile Education are working on behalf of a Birmingham Primary School to assist them in their recruitment drive for September 2020. This two-form entry Primary situated in North Birmingham currently holds opportunities for Teaching Assistants to progress in their careers. We are currently searching for an EYFS Teaching Assistant, from October 2020 or sooner. Year group allocation would depend on the applicant?s most recent work history, the gaps identified are in Nursery and Reception. Opportunities exist for successful applicants to complete on site learning and progress into a HLTA role through remote learning. This school is situated within proximity to Perry Barr, Handsworth Wood, Erdington, Aston & Nechells. It is within 6 miles of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre and Birmingham City Centre. Our client records above average attainment across EYFS in all measures of ?Good Level of Development? or GLD. Progress scores remain above the city and national averages. Why this school? This setting has strong links with their surrounding community including local nurseries & feeder secondary schools. Successful applicants can expect to receive training from specialists CPD workshops and in turn lead & take control of intervention groups.   The senior leaders and staff at this primary school promote high levels of respect. The Headteacher comes with close to 15 years of experience just within the Birmingham area and he is backed by a very experienced and stable SLT. Ofsted have commented that behaviour of the students is exemplary. This school places additional focus on arts, creativity and child-led learning. For applicants seeking relocation, Birmingham has a world class cosmopolitan city environment, home to bars, restaurants, and strong links to London. In the run up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the under construction HS2, the area is witnessing increased investments and rejuvenation. What to expect from applicants? Working with these young people means you can make a real and significant impact on their lives. You will be able to make a dynamic difference to their futures and that?s what being a teacher is all is about- Ambition and a commitment to school community is key! We would like applicants to have demonstrative experience in either Nursery or Reception and competency in Letters & Sounds OR an understanding of Phonics, Phonics Screening and assessment in line with the EYFS. To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following: ? Hold a relevant UK teaching assistant qualification               Bachelor of Education or a Level 3 qualification in a childcare related course               GCSE English and Maths grade C or above ? Knowledge of the UK EYFS Curriculum               Be able to provide reference of a minimum of 3 month in a UK based school setting ? Able and willing to travel to the Birmingham area ? Exceptionally dedicated to supporting pupils achieve the very best through an all-inclusive curriculum Posting Date: 03.09.2020 Closing Date: 08.10.2020 Job ref: INDJBA Interview Date: Video interviews or face-to-face discussions to be held as soon as possible Salary Potential: Negotiable dependant on pay scale and experience If you would like to be considered for representation within this setting, then please forward your most recent CV with your supporting statement. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential discussion surrounding other Birmingham school positions, please contact Vicky at Smile Education on (phone number removed). Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications