Teaching Assistant Level 1

Bidvane; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Caring environment

Professional development

Parental partnership

Collaborative working

Job summary

Rowan School in Sheffield is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to provide classroom support and supervise pupils at lunchtime. The post runs for 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks, with a focus on each child's development and safety.

Candidates require an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. The role offers a caring school environment and collaborative working with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Calm, friendly and positive approach.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Works well as part of a team with classroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom alongside classroom staff.
• Supervise pupils at lunchtime.
• Take an interest in each child and encourage their development.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Team player

Enjoys working with children

Job description

Rowan School, a special school for primary-aged children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties, has a temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1 post to fill until August 2027. The work combines classroom support with lunchtime supervision, focused on each child's development and safety. Hours are 32.5 a week, 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, across 39 weeks, with autistic pupils, some showing challenging behaviour. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in the classroom alongside classroom staff
• Supervise pupils at lunchtime
• Take an interest in each child and encourage their development
• Ensure the safety of pupils

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, friendly and positive approach
• Enjoys working with children
• Works well as part of a team with classroom staff

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children

Other

• Commitment to being part of a caring school community

What’s offered

• Caring and positive working environment
• Highly skilled, professional and motivated staff team
• Governing board committed to staff professional development
• Parents and carers who welcome partnership
• Collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders