Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradfield Dungworth Primary School is seeking an excellent Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with complex SEND needs, across KS1/KS2. The role requires strong organisational skills, flexibility, and a collaborative approach with staff, pupils and families within the Peak Edge Trust.

The successful candidate will engage in enriching the curriculum, contribute to safeguarding, and work as part of a committed school community with a focus on partnership across the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, including 1-to-1 support.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.
• Commitment to enriching the curriculum and community involvement.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents, staff and governors.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and behaviour needs across KS1/KS2.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering inclusive lessons and activities.
• Promote positive relationships and safeguarding in the school environment.
• Collaborate with the Trust and local community on school initiatives.

Skills

Inclusive practice

SEND support

Organisation

Curriculum enrichment

Communication & IT

Team player

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bradfield Dungworth is a primary school for 3-11 age group, serving a large rural community, located just 6 miles from the centre of Sheffield. It is well regarded in the City and is part of Peak Edge, a Primary Phase Academy Trust.

Our school is a “good” school” as evidenced by the latest Ofsted in May 2023.

Bradfield Dungworth Primary School is a warm and welcoming school. Pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of the school community. Positive relationships are at the heart of the school’s approach to education.

We are looking for an excellent Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant who:

• Has excellent inclusive practice and is able to support children with complex SEND needs including 1 to 1 support ·Demonstrate evidence of working successfully with children with additional needs


• Is highly organised, flexible and self reliant


• Shows commitment to the enrichment of the curriculum and collaboration with the local community.


• Has excellent communication and IT skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers, governors, staff and the wider community.


• Is a great team player who can work closely with staff and children across the school and across the Trust

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups


• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team


• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board


• Active and engaged parents and carers


• A school with strong community ties


• A committed group of Schools within our Academy Trust with many opportunities for partnership working and joint CPD


• Opportunities to grow and be promoted across Peak Edge Trust

Further details about the role

For more information about the school visit : www.bradfielddungworth.sheffield.sch.uk

Visits to school are encouraged, please contact the school office if you would like to arrange one. If you are interested, please contact Liam Mitchell, Executive Headteacher via phone or email for further information [e-mail] or 01142851338.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bradfield Dungworth 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.