13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 37 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm daily Monday - Thursday and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday, Term-time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 3, SCP 5 to 6, £24,790 to £25,183 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors at Greystones Primary School are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team.

This position will involve working primarily within Foundation Stage and will include general classroom support as well as some time working 1:1 to support children to access their mainstream provision.

The successful candidate will:

  • Enjoy working with children

  • Have experience supporting children with social communication or other needs

  • Support groups of children and / or individual children both in class and out of class where appropriate

  • Feel motivated to work with pupils with a range of strengths and needs to ensure the best outcomes for every child

  • Have a role supervising children during some playtimes and lunchtimes to ensure positive social experiences at school

  • Be an excellent team-player and good communicator

What the school offers its staff

You will be part of a passionate and professional team dedicated to ensuring that children receive excellent learning opportunities and the best possible care in an inclusive and purposeful environment, shaped to their needs.

At Greystones we are committed to inclusion and we have high standards for all pupils. Staff who join our friendly and committed team are supported to grow and develop their practice through exceptional CPD and support from a warm, passionate group of dedicated professionals.

Closing date for applications in 12 noon on Wednesday 4th December.

Interviews will be held on the morning of Monday 9th December 2024. Candidates who wish to apply should ensure they are available for interview on that date.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school, but it is not a pre-requisite for applying. Please contact the School Business Manager by email to work@greystonesprimary.com to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.


Commitment to safeguarding

Greystones is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; 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 should 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 therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria 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 work@greystonesprimary.com

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About Greystones Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
636 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01142663413

Greystones Primary School is a three-form entry school situated in the south west leafy suburbs of Sheffield, approximately two miles from city centre, serving cosmopolitan and aspirational neighbourhood, with an on-roll number of 632 pupils in June 2024.

Our wonderful Edwardian buildings have undergone significant improvements in recent years, culminating in a major expansion project which was completed March 2016.

The school is supported by strong dedicated networks of parental involvement, led by a core Leadership Team comprising Headteacher (newly appointed in January 2024), Deputy Head, Assistant Head and Business Manager, with a wider extended leadership structure of Phase Leaders for FS2, KS1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2 and Inclusion/SEND.

The school has an integrated resource for hearing impaired and deaf children staffed directly Sheffield Hearing Service.

Lots more information about can be found on our public website at www.greystonesprimary.com

Arranging a visit to Greystones Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email work@greystonesprimary.com.

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