KS2 Teaching Assistant x 2
Whiteways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8EX19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time 37 hours, 39 Weeks Per Year Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 SCP 7 – 12, £25,584 - £27,711 per annum Actual Salary: £22,006 - £23,835 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade 4, Payscale 7 - 12
What skills and experience we're looking for
KS2 TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 x 2
Starting Date ASAP
Permanent
Hours: Full time 37 hours,39 Weeks Per Year
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 7 – 12, £25,584 - £27,711per annum
Actual Salary: £22,006 - £23,835 per annum
Cascade Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint two Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Trust.
Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.
Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted.
Whiteways Primary School is a collaborative, multicultural and vibrant place to work. We pride ourselves on working together as a staff team to ensure we give our children the best starting points in life. Our curriculum is what excites the children for learning, and we strive to be innovative in our teaching approaches. We continually celebrate our uniqueness and diversity through our curriculum and community cohesion; making learning purposeful, immersive and challenging.
The Role:
The role is based at Whiteways Primary School which has an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking senior leadership team. You will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
- Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children
- Have previous experience of working within a Primary School setting
- Have a good understanding of child development
- Work closely within the year group and whole school team
- Have good knowledge and skills of working with pupils with EAL and SEND.
- Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
- Experience of providing a stimulating, fun, engaging and educational environment for all children
- Be keen to work in partnership with teachers and as part of a cohesive team
- Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
- Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community
Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.
How to apply:
If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit to the Trust, please contact the Business Support Manager via email at recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
You can download the word version of the application form from Cascade’s website.
Please do not use Sheffield City Council application form
www.cascademat.co.uk
or alternatively an application form can be obtained by e-mailing recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
The Benefits
- A successful and visionary team to support you
- The opportunity to work with a supportive, established team
- We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whiteways Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whiteways Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2423169
At Whiteways Primary School, we envision a dynamic and inclusive learning community where every child is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Our commitment is to nurture a love for learning, foster creativity, and instil values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student is prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Together with families and the broader community, we aim to inspire lifelong learners who are confident, compassionate, and equipped to make positive contributions to society.
Arranging a visit to Whiteways Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
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