Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Phillimore Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5EF

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 13.25 hours, working Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary Until August 2025
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,294 to £26,421

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and proactive Level 3 Teaching Assistant, who has experience working within a Foundation Unit. You will be working with an experienced team supporting children with a diverse range of needs in our Nursery, playing a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating leaning environment.

We need someone who;

• Has a commitment to developing and maximising the potential of our pupils.

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills- fully responsive to the day to day issues in school.

• Has excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills. • Will champion phonics and reading.

• Using effective strategies to support children with special education needs and children with language needs.

• Contributing to the learning environment by setting up appropriate activities.

• Will work with colleagues and leaders to contribute to whole school development.

• Can model high standards and have high aspirations for our children. • Can create a happy and welcoming atmosphere.

• Communicate with parents and develop strong, positive relationships with them. • Provide first aid and toileting support when required.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Supportive, caring ethos

• Children who have good learning behaviours and attitudes to learning

• A forward thinking, committed staff and governor team.

• Enthusiastic children and parents.

• Continuing professional development opportunities.

• Working terms and conditions in line with LA policies.

• Free employee health cover (Westfield Health & Wellbeing).

• Cycle to work scheme

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@phillimore.sheffield.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Job Description and Person Spec - Level 3 TA.pdf - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

About Phillimore Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Phillimore Community Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@phillimore.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142494036
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/phillimore-community-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Phillimore Community Primary School was inspected in February 2023 and judged by OFSTED to be a Good school in all areas. Our pupils are well behaved, friendly and positive about their learning and we have a team of hard-working and supportive staff. The school is a large and friendly school within the community of Darnall.

Arranging a visit to Phillimore Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phillimore.sheffield.sch.uk.

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