Teaching Assistant (L2)- permanent

Full time, 37 hours x 39 weeks
Grade 3, point 5-6 pro rata
(£25,583- £25,989 pro-rata)

Sheffield South East Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to work at Woodhouse West Primary School starting as soon as possible.

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools. Woodhouse West is a creative, warm and welcoming school in the South East of Sheffield.

We are looking for a highly effective and impactful Teaching Assistant with good curriculum knowledge, who has high expectations for all pupils and a passion for supporting children’s learning. We value those who have a strong team ethos and are also self-motivated to develop themselves alongside the children. Taking an interest in the children and their lives at home is an important part of the work we do, and our Teaching Assistants are vital in building these relationships.

In return the School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve, alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors. Varied professional development and career opportunities will be available. The permanent candidate will receive training to become a qualified first aider.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, applicants should contact Carol Laister, School Business Manager,
(recruitment@woodhousewest.sheffield.sch.uk) to arrange a visit to the school.

SSET application forms can be downloaded from our website at
www.woodhousewest.org.uk and returned to:
recruitment@woodhousewest.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 6th February 12.00pm
Interviews: Tuesday 10th February