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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Firth Park Academy

Sheffield

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Salary:
£17,681 to £18,672 pro rata £14,944- £15,781 actual salary
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
3 September 2018

Job overview

37 hours per week, term time only

Firth Park Academy is proud to be featured on CBBC’s series Our School 3, which highlights the successful transition students make into Year 7 at our school and shows the positive characteristics of our wonderful, exciting community. Our school is:

  • Rated a ‘Good’ school in every area by Ofsted (June 2015).
  • Proud to have exceeded the National and Sheffield average for Progress 8 achievement.
  • Winners of more Sheffield Children’s University Awards for extra-curricular learning than any other school in our city.
  • A richly diverse community with students speaking more than 30 home languages.

A leading school in our trust – Academies Enterprise Trust – the largest trust in the UK with more career development opportunities than any other

The Special Educational Needs Department (SEND) is looking to extend its team of Teaching Assistants to support our students across the age and ability range, years 7-11.  The successful candidate will join a committed and enthusiastic team of Teaching Assistants providing support for both teaching staff and students. 

Experience and knowledge of children with special educational needs, and general learning difficulties is desirable, as is the ability to use initiative whilst working with classroom teachers. Applicants with degrees who are looking to gain experience in education are welcome to apply

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate the following: 

  • Experience of working with special needs groups to support Literacy and Numeracy strategies. 
  • Good Literacy and Numeracy skills, as evidenced by GCSE English and Maths at Level C or above, or equivalent. 
  • Behaviour Management strategies to encourage positive behaviour. 
  • Knowledge of supporting bilingual learners. 
  •  Knowledge and experience of intervention programmes that accelerate progress. 
  • Commitment to raising attainment. 

The suitable candidate will: 

  • Have minimum of NVQ Level 2 or Teaching Assistant equivalent qualification 
  • Be able to use their own initiative to improve areas of practice
  • Be able to motivate vulnerable and disengaged learners

We offer: 

  • A Supportive Leadership Team
  • A dedicated forward-thinking staff who are committed to teamwork 
  • Good CPD opportunities

Come and visit us to meet the team of students and staff who are making Firth Park Academy one of the best schools in our city:

  • Email our Business Manager to arrange a visit during the school day.
  • Apply for our role and see us on interview day.

Join our team and build a wonderful career in a school you are passionate about with students you love to help learn. 

Visits to our Academy are welcome and these can be arranged by contacting Joanne Gleig, Business Manager on j.gleig@firthpark.sheffield.sch.uk

As  the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: teachers’ pension scheme, a health cash plan and childcare vouchers.

The position is due to commence September 2018, with interviews to be held week beginning 10 September 2018.

Closing date: Monday 3 September 2018.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. To apply, please click on the 'Quick Apply' button below or email j.gleig@firthpark.sheffield.sch.uk for an application form and job description.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.

AET are currently recruiting for School Direct Placements, please visit our website http://aetnationalteachingschoolalliance.org/ for further details. 

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About Firth Park Academy

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Firth Park Academy is a good school, with a strong team spirit, high expectations and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve, that students continue to feel happy, safe and cared for, one of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly; and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

If you would like to find out more about Firth Park Academy contact: contactus@firthparkacademy.org  0114 257 6238

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

  1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
  2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
  3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.

That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.

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