About this role
This is a full-time post working 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus five INSET days.
At The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust, children are at the centre of all we do. Our ambitious and emerging Multi Academy Trust currently comprises of 20 Primary schools across Rotherham, Sheffield and Doncaster.
We are seeking a diligent and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant with good interpersonal skills and high standards. In return, we can promise a school full of amazing children, a genuine staff team and a well-resourced environment.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be working with individuals, small groups and within whole classes to impact on children’s learning. They will need excellent communication skills, the ability to engage and motivate children and will be a committed member of the whole school team. This role will also include promoting positive play and behaviour in the playground during playtimes and lunchtime sessions.
We offer on-going support to the successful candidate who has the ability to implement phonics, English and Maths group work and also to support across the whole curriculum.
The successful applicant will need to work collaboratively with the class teacher, respond sensitively and confidently to the needs of children. Applicants applying for the post must already hold a relevant recognised NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate must have a minimum of Grade C in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), and experience of working in an education setting.
We seek to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will support the school’s vision and Christian values (you don't need to be a praticising Christian to apply), be willing to take part in staff development and be happy to join a caring, supportive and progressive team.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.