Level 3 Teaching Assistant - permanent
Dobcroft Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday), 39 weeks of the year (pro rata).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 7-12 (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role
Dobcroft Infants have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a level 3 teaching assistant. Whilst we would be appreciate applications from candidates holding all level 3 qualifications, would be very interested in hearing from candidates with a level 3 qualification that is full and relevant in a Foundation Stage 1 (pre-school).
This role is to work as part of a team of teaching assistants and alongside class teachers to assist with the teaching and support of children in order to provide high quality provision. Some of the children with whom you would be working could have specific needs. These may include autism, ADHD, learning and speech difficulties and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs. You may be required to support children with these needs within our internal SEND base as well as working with a wide range of children within the classroom.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children, particularly those with special needs.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
- Has experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children.
- Has a commitment to inclusivity.
- Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
- Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
- Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
The school
Dobcroft Infant School is a friendly, welcoming, and creative school with an inclusive ethos. We have a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year) foundation stage two and KS1. The school is in south west Sheffield, in the Millhouses region. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The successful candidate would be included in regular training opportunities and we would also support you in developing specific skills required for this role if required.
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 complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Dobcroft Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Dobcroft Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 236 8099
We are an excellent infant and pre-school providing education for children aged 4+ to 6+. We have high expectations of our pupils, parents and staff and serve parts of the Ecclesall, Millhouses and Whirlow areas of southwest Sheffield.
Our school is committed to high quality education that enables each child to reach its highest potential. We encourage each child and family to make the most of the opportunities that we can provide for them at this school.
Our aim at Dobcroft Infant School is to provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners whilst giving your child the best possible educational opportunity within a happy, caring, stimulating and disciplined environment.
Arranging a visit to Dobcroft Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
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