28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 November 2024

  • Closing date

    7 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 4 (24,294 - 26,421)

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 a very good standard of English and maths
  • have a secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
  • have experience of working with children with the early years age range
  • The TA may have some 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

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

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
Download an application form - 110 KB
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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
221 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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