Level 2 Teaching Assistant Year 1 - Temporary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant in Year 1 – Temporary 

Meynell Primary School

Required – September 2021 

Salary – Grade 3 SCP 5-6 £19,312 -£19,698 pro rata 32.5 hours, 39 weeks 

The Governors of Tapton School Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in Year 1 to start September 2021.

The school is at the heart of its community and in April 2013 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. Tapton is an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Sheffield and the Academy Trust is establishing itself within the city. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.

At the last inspection the school had a grade 3 ‘requires improvement’ judgement with ‘good’ for Early Years Foundation Stage.  We are now moving forward at a good pace and are striving to be a good and outstanding school in all areas.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to work in KS1 who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school.  The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success. 

We can offer you:

• A school team committed to providing an excellent education for every child

• Children who love learning and want to achieve

• A high level of community involvement

• A well-resourced and stimulating environment

• High quality CPD opportunities

• A well-established family of schools which shares and builds on effective practice

Application forms can be obtained by contacting the school or from the school website.  Completed applications should be returned to Zoe Hill either by post or by emailing enquiries@meynell.sheffield.sch.uk 

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE A LOCAL AUTHORITY APPLICATION FORM FOR THIS POST.

Meynell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Closing date: 21st June 2021  

Shortlisting: 22nd June 2021 

Interviews: 29th June 2021