Teaching Assistant Level 2

The governors and Trustees of Meynell Primary School wish to appoint a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in Early Years Foundation Stage from 14th April 2020 to 31st August 2020

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.

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.

The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the schools success.  Early Years Foundation Stage experience preferred but not essential.

We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team and willing to inspire and motivate pupils and has a good understanding of school improvement.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.

Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description) can be obtained at: www.meynell.sheffield.sch.uk  

Completed applications should be returned to: enquiries@meynell.sheffield.sch.uk

Please do not use the Local Authority application form.

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 :  Monday 24 February 2020

Shortlisting : Tuesday 25 February 2020

Interviews : Tuesday 3 March 2020