Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Lower Meadow Primary School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,650 pro rata (Grade 3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 10 July 2022
Job overview
Full time, 34 hours per week
Lower Meadow Primary is a forward thinking and rapidly developing school, and we are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2), who will complement the professional work of Teachers and colleagues within the school.
The post-holder will have experience of working with children across a wide range of abilities to ensure good progress in all areas. They will also have experience of working with those with social interaction and communication difficulties.
The successful candidate may also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of Teachers, when the primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
As one of our Teaching assistants, you will be:
- Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Supporting children consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
- Recording progress and achievement systematically, and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
- Liaising with teachers to plan activities to support pupils’ learning, and providing constructive feedback on their progress.
- Modelling and promoting positive values, attitudes and behaviour
We are looking for individuals who have:
- NVQ 3 for teaching assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Recent experience of KS1/2 in schools essential
- Very good literacy/numeracy skills
- SEN experience - essential
In return, we can offer you:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Occupational sick pay and maternity/paternity leave
Interested in applying?
If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.
If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 0114 2372700 or enquiries@astrealowermeadow.org
Attached documents
About Lower Meadow Primary School
- Lower Meadow Primary School
- Batemoor Road, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S8 8EE
- United Kingdom
About Lower Meadow Primary Academy
I am proud to be the Principal of Lower Meadow Primary School; our pupils are determined, enthusiastic and keen to learn more. They are a pleasure to work with and staff and children alike enjoy coming to school each day. Visitors to school often comment on the calmness and scholarly nature of our children.
The pastoral and academic achievements of our children are our highest priorities and we pride ourselves on making every minute count. We provide a varied, relevant and interesting curriculum and include opportunities for the children to learn through first hand activities. Through this we aim to develop lifelong learners who have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for the next stage of their learning journey and for their future life. We are a highly inclusive school with a reputation for nurturing children so that every child can achieve their potential. We are proud of the support we give to each and every child from our dedicated teaching and support staff.
We strive to ensure our children embody our school values both inside and outside of school. These values are Tenacity, Empathy, Curiosity, Happiness and Scholarship. We base our assemblies and rewards around our values to ensure they are high-profile and understood by all children.
The best way to truly know a school is to visit and I warmly welcome tours of our wonderful school (COVID restrictions pending). For current parents, this website contains information and documents to complement the communication through our Parent App (MCAS), emails, Twitter and half termly newsletters. Please do contact the School Office if you have any further questions.
Lower Meadow Primary Academy is part of the Astrea Academy Trust and serves children from the communities of Batemoor, Jordanthorpe and Lowedges.
The Astrea vision enables individual academies to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration.
If you would like to visit our school, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make an appointment for you. Telephone 0114 2372700. We look forward to meeting you.
Mrs Jane Dawtry
Principal
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