Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,444 to £22,571
Actual salary
- £17,486 to £19,305 (with under 5 years’ service)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) job summary
Post: Teaching Assistant Level 3
Contract term: Temporary (for 1 year in the first instance)
Salary: Grade 4 (£20,444 - £22,571
(actual £17,486 - £19,305 under 5 years’ service)
37 hours per week/39 weeks per year
Commencement Date: September 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant at Newfield School. Whilst this is a full-time role, part-time applicants would be considered.
Newfield School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Learning Support department. We are looking to recruit someone with a child centred approach and excellent interpersonal skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning.
Newfield School is part of Mercia Learning Trust, one of the most successful Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region, changes the lives of over 3000 children and young people in Sheffield and is continuing to grow.
The post will include in-class support and leading specific interventions either one to one or in small groups (Flower 125, Play Therapy, Circle of Friends, Zones of Regulation and Life skills). The successful candidate will have experience in supporting young people with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role is based within the Learning Support Team, led by our SENCO and Assistant Headteacher.
You will be passionate and committed in supporting young people both in and out of the classroom and have a robust knowledge of how special educational needs can impact young people. You will have an understanding of the Curriculum and be enthusiastic in supporting the rapid progress of all students.
You must have experience of working with children in education and be willing to support with their communication, learning and development skills. Applicants should be resilient, fast thinking and able to work independently. Most importantly, applicant will be passionate in supporting young people to achieve and thrive.
This is a challenging position that requires a very disciplined and organised applicant. Each day will bring new challenges and hurdles but should provide immense satisfaction. Initially for one year there could be the opportunity for this to be extended for outstanding members of staff.
If this excites you and you believe you have the necessary skills for this role, we would welcome your interest and application.
To apply please submit a Trust application form to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
Please note we do NOT accept CV’s or Council application forms.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 July 2022
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 11 July
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Newfield Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1057 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
We believe that ‘Achievement Leads to Opportunity and Choice’ and our three core values underpin and drive all that we do for our students:
We are high performing because we are curious and have a thirst for knowledge. We are considerate and value our community. We succeed through commitment and relentless ambition.
Irrespective of starting point, family background or ability each and every child that walks through our school doors deserves a quality first education.
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