Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

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 behaviour. Our goal is to learn together to be the best we can be.

Salary: £24,126.05 - £26,821.41 per annum (term time only, 39 weeks). First year salary reflects days left in holiday year.

Working Hours: 32.5

Location: Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5DJ

Closing Date: 18/06/2026

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Teaching assistant

Sector: Education

Business Unit: Schools

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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.