4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Autumn term or as soon as possible.

  • Closing date

    10 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

24294

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will join a strong team of teachers and teaching assistants to support the teaching and learning of the whole class, groups and individuals. He / she will:

  • have high expectations for themselves, others and all aspects of school life
  • be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
  • have the ability to build on existing success and high standards
  • be able to communicate clearly and work closely with team members to plan and prepare learning provision.
  • have very good standard of English and maths
  • have secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
  • have experience of working with children with the early years age range

The TA will have responsibilities which will include supporting children with special educational needs to:

  • learn as effectively as possible on their own and in both class and group situations
  • interact with others in an appropriate and acceptable manner
  • develop social skills both in and out of the classroom

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the opportunity to work

  • with a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
  • with friendly, well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
  • in a well resourced learning environment
  • in a culturally diverse community
  • in a school with a record of excellent professional development

Further details about the role

Brightside Nursery Infant School is dedicated to providing high quality education and has earned a place in the heart of generations of children and families. We are an inclusive, caring and happy school with a very positive ethos and atmosphere. We have high expectations, a passion for learning and a proven track record of supporting all children successfully to maximise their full potential.

‘Pupils make outstanding progress in this vibrant and happy school and leave Year 2 with above average levels of attainment.’ (OFSTED June 2013)

An opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and engaging level 3 teaching assistant to our team with qualifications for working in Early Years. This post will initially be in the F2/ reception based setting.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
As per KCSIE Sep 2023 we will be conducting an online search as part of due diligence

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@brightside.sheffield.sch.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Brightside Nursery and Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
227 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 7
Phone number
0114 2441826

Outstanding primary school

Arranging a visit to Brightside Nursery and Infant School

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

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