Senior Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Holt House Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2EWThis job expired on 1 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
as soon as possible
Closing date
1 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Term time: 33.75 hours, working 8.30am-4.00pm five days per week, term time only, with a 15 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch break each day.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,265 (13.10 per hour)
Pay scale
- Grade 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Holt House and Carterknowle Schools Federation is looking for a senior teaching assistant to join our staff team to be based at Holt House Infant School.
You will need to have experience of working with children in the Early Years and supporting them effectively in continuous provision. You will be expected to be skilled in working with individuals, with small groups and in supporting the teacher with the whole class. You will need to have high expectations for what children can achieve both in their learning and in their independence, while being able to provide good pastoral support and care. As a senior TA you will be a key worker for a group of children. You will be expected to plan for their learning and development, assess their progress and build professional relationships with parents and carers. You may be called upon to supervise a class for short periods as ad hoc cover. Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential for this post.
Playtime supervision is part of this role.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you support and continuing professional development so that you can fulfil your role well. Holt House Infant School is a lovely school with wonderful children who are eager to learn. We are committed to meeting children’s individual learning needs, working in partnership with parents and carers.
Further information can be found on our website www.holthouse.sheffield.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 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.
The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About Holt House Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Holt House Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@holthouse.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2553717
Holt House Infant School is a city school in a woodland setting, with an inspiring learning environment. It has wonderful children who are eager to learn. We are committed to providing the best quality education possible and have high expectations of children, staff and parents. We work in partnership with our parents and carers and expect them to support us in helping their child to reach their potential. We pride ourselves on the way in which every child is included not only in learning, but in every part of school life.
Arranging a visit to Holt House Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@holthouse.sheffield.sch.uk.
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