Teaching Assistant Level 1

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Sheffield seeks a temporary teaching assistant Level 1. The role involves supporting classroom staff, lunchtime supervision, and encouraging children's development. Ideally suited for a calm, friendly individual committed to the school community. Previous experience is not essential. The school offers a positive working environment with a strong support system.

Benefits

Caring working environment

Professional development support

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Calm, friendly, and positive approach required.
• Commitment to being part of a caring school community.

Responsibilities

• Support in the classroom.
• Supervise children during lunchtime.
• Encourage child development and ensure safety.

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

The school is looking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant Level 1 as soon as possible who enjoys working with children and working in a team alongside classroom staff. The post involves lunchtime supervision and support in the classroom. Applications are welcome from part time staff.

This post requires taking an interest in each child, encouraging their development and ensuring their safety. Candidates need to have calm, friendly and positive approaches. Previous experience is not essential but candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to being part of a caring school community.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A caring and positive working environment
• A highly skilled, professional and motivated staff team
• A strong partnership with a knowledgeable and supportive governing board, all of whom are committed to your professional development
• Parents and carers who welcome partnership and share our high expectations
• Collaborative working practice with a wide range of stakeholders.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.