Teaching Assistant

Cygnet; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the educational needs of young people in Sheffield. The role offers a unique opportunity to work within a hospital school environment, where staff are encouraged to promote individual development and well-being. With benefits including free lunches and comprehensive support for professional development, this is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of students. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative work atmosphere and respect for their contributions.

Benefits

Free lunch

13 weeks’ school holidays

Company pension scheme

Continual CPD and career development

Training and mentoring

Staff recognition awards

NHS Staff discounts

Free health cash plan with SimplyHealth

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in educational support and development.
• Empathetic towards young people's needs.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary team to support student wellbeing.
• Provide individual support for students' academic and social development.
• Engage with lessons designed to promote student curiosity and resilience.

Skills

Support young people

Collaboration

Individualized support

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Cygnet Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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Teaching Assistants, Do You Want To Experience….

• Genuine impact in the classroom;
• Excellent behaviour in school;
• Small class sizes;
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital to support the wellbeing and safety of the young people
• CPD opportunities tailored to the needs of the school and your professional development goals;
• Working as part of a diverse, fun, hard-working team
  
  

If the answer is yes, and….

• Your priority is the young people and supporting them to reach their potential;
  
  

Then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.

Read on for more information….

Phoenix School is the education provider for the young people admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. We have specialist teachers who, in partnership with the wider hospital, provide a stimulating, safe haven where everyone is valued and respected. We promote resilience ad risk-taking by delivering lessons guided by our students’ curiosity and celebrating all successes. We respect the students’ rights, beliefs and values; providing personalised curriculums and learning opportunities inside and outside of school, which enable our students to be empowered to meet future challenges.

Ofsted say…

”Staff morale is high. Staff describe working here as a joy and a privilege. They develop a high level of expertise. They receive strong support for their welfare and workload.”

”Teachers take genuine pleasure in helping pupils to make significant progress academically, personally and socially”

Staff say…

“There is enough non-contact time in the day to complete essential tasks e.g. planning and marking”.

“Strong leadership at all levels.”

“You get to know all the young people well and feel like you are making a real difference to each individual’s wellbeing and academic progress.”

“Because of the small number of students we teach, we can offer individualized and customized support for each student that is reviewed effectively and regularly.”

“Regular opportunities as a team to share experiences, strategies and ideas driving progress for each of our students.”

“We have a team/collaborative approach to planning and teaching which allows us to modify and embed best practice effectively.”

“Opportunities to regularly share approaches with other members of staff in our meetings and at any opportunities that arise informally and during INSET sessions.”

We offer…

• A warm, caring environment that promotes staff wellbeing, and a safe place to work
• Free lunch!
• 13 weeks’ school holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Continual CPD and career development
• Training and mentoring and a full coaching offer
• Staff recognition awards
• NHS Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)
• Cygnet Rewards Gateway
• Free health cash plan with SimplyHealth
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  
  

If you want a change, then be part of real change!

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant

Contract: full time, term time – 5 days per week

Holiday: 13 weeks

Salary: £20,817

Pension: Company

Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you feel this role is for you then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.

Visit the school website to find out more, or enquire about a chat/visit through [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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