SEND 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant
Walkley Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404 to £25,183 (pro rata)
Pay scale
- Grade 2 or 3 Scale Point 4 to 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a kind, caring and resilient Teaching Assistant who can effectively support a student with SEND needs. You will work alongside the year three teaching team supporting a child with social and emotional needs to access learning and engage in all aspects of school life.
You must:
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
You will need to:
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
- Prepare the classroom for lessons
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
What the school offers its staff
Walkley
Primary is a two-form entry school with a wonderful caring culture and an excellent
reputation within the diverse local community. Ambitious, bespoke and creative
teaching and learning inspires, challenges and empowers pupils to reach their
full potential. Our school was recognised as ‘Good’ in November 2023 and our
Early Years team achieved the Chartermark for quality and excellence in the
educational provision for our youngest children. This is an excellent
opportunity to join our happy school during an exciting phase in our
development, having settled into our new school building.
We can offer:
- A wonderful school building and extensive site
- Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children, keen to do well, who work and play together across the year groups.
- A strong and experienced staff team who are committed to the school and its creative ethos.
- A talented, highly motivated and dedicated leadership team.
- The support and challenge of an active and committed governing body who will encourage your professional development.
- A school with strong community ties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview.The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Walkley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walkley Primary School website
- Email address
- enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2340550
'Enjoyment, Achievement and Learing for life....'
Walkley Primary is a two-form entry school with a wonderful caring culture and an excellent reputation within the diverse local community. Ambitious, bespoke and creative teaching and learning inspires, challenges and empowers pupils to reach their full potential. We are now based in our newly built premises with excellent, purpose-built resources. We have a discovery zone for research; a creative zone for art, DT and science; and a dance and music studio with a greenscreen in which we promote performing arts. We also have outstanding outdoor resources, such as a forest school area and a wealth of outdoor space with the scope to develop into sports facilities.
For more information about the school, visit ww.walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Walkley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk.
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