Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Permanent)

Westways Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Westways Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils, maintain high welfare standards, and help children engage with the National Curriculum and EYFS framework.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths, NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, competence with technology, a commitment to safeguarding, and will work flexibly in a supportive team with parents and carers. A positive, energetic approach is valued.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent).
• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework.
• Understanding of good quality childcare.
• Confidence with using technology.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times.
• Supervises and provides support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Uses strategies under supervision to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team.
• Forms positive relationships with children to motivate learning and confidence.
• Collaborates with parents and carers and supports inclusion.

Skills

Technology confidence

Safeguarding commitment

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Understanding of National Curriculum and EYFS Framework

Understanding of good quality childcare

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times

• Has excellent communication skills

• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense

• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team

• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident

• Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers

• Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties

• Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation

• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm

• Shares our commitment to professional development

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

• Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework

• An understanding of good quality childcare

• Confidence with using technology

• A commitment to safeguarding