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Job DetailsOur happy and successful school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant.We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistant who is able to support pupils to access learning and assist teachers in the management of pupils and the classroom. To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils in Key Stage 1 predominantly, but flexible to work across whole school, through the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. This will include supporting whole classes as a general TA, working 1:1 with pupils with additional needs and running intervention groups.A feature of this role is supporting structured play during the lunch break.The working hours are 8.45am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday. The post is term time only.Salary: Grade 3Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5th July 2023 @ 12pm.This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The Ridge Primary SchoolGregory Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 3NFTel: 01384 818800www.ridge.dudley.sch.ukOnline 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.ukIf you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.ukDudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/Supporting documentsCompanyJob Description & Person SpecificationAbout Dudley CouncilIt’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.ukWe ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.infoFind UsWebsitehttp://www.dudley.gov.uk/Telephone01384 811300LocationDudley Metropolitan Borough CouncilMary Stevens ParkStourbridgeWest MidlandsDY8 2AAUnited Kingdom