Teaching Assistant

Anston Park Infant School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of Local Government Pension

Workplace and wellbeing support

Family of schools culture

Comprehensive induction and support

Curiosity and professional growth

Work–life balance emphasis

Job summary

Anston Park Infant & Junior School, part of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, is appointing two teaching assistants to support literacy, numeracy and early reading. Successful candidates will work across both schools, demonstrating commitment to the trust vision and a proactive, team-first approach.

You will join a supportive induction programme with opportunities for professional growth, wellbeing support and a strong sense of belonging within a family of schools.

Qualifications

• Commitment to school and Trust vision and values.
• Competent in literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge of phonics and early reading.
• Motivate and inspire children as active learners.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support literacy and early reading development across classes.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration and high expectations.
• Work across Anston Park Infant & Junior School as required.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Job description

Positions Available x 2

White Woods Primary Academy Trust was established in 2013 and is now a family of 16 primary schools within the borough of Rotherham.

Our vision is simple: all children, whatever their background, will be supported to thrive both academically and socially, developing the skills of lifelong learners. We believe in keeping the main thing the main thing — excellent teaching and learning — within a culture that is curious, collaborative, child-centred and challenging in all the right ways.

Our mission is to make every school an exceptional place to learn and work. We want children and adults to experience a breadth of exciting opportunities that spark curiosity, broaden horizons and build ambition. We believe that the best outcomes come when we combine high challenge with high support, and when joy, wellbeing and professional growth are woven into daily school life.

We are also proud to host a successful DfE English Hub and have a strong track record in developing effective approaches to reading.

We are now looking to appoint two teaching assistants who share our values and can bring expertise, energy and commitment to our team at Anston Park Infant & Junior School (please note you will be expected to work across both schools where needed).

The successful candidate will:

be committed to our school and Trust vision and values.

be driven, proactive and positive with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.

have an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy.

have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading.

motivate and inspire children as active learners.

hold children and adults with unconditional positive regard at all times.

build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff.

be able to work independently and as a part of a team with initiative.

be punctual, energetic, well-motivated and flexible.

We can offer you:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.

A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.

A comprehensive induction and support programme.

A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.

A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.

Key dates:

Recruitment Opens: Monday 9th November

Recruitment Closes: Monday 23rd November

Interview Day: Tuesday 1st December