Teaching Assistant Level 2

Abbey Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant who can support a high quality, safe learning experience underpinned by high expectations for our children.

You will:

• Have an interest in and a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning, development and well-being
• Experience of working with young people and children, including those with Special Educational Needs
• Be caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals
• Be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude
• Have a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• Value diversity, equity and inclusion and have high expectations for every child
• Be innovative and creative
• Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

What the school can offer you

We can offer you enthusiastic and responsive children; an inclusive and engaged community; an active and supportive governing body and a commitment to your continued professional development. 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. An enhanced DBS check will be required. Online checks will be undertaken on all those who are invited to interview.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school.

Application forms are available by calling in person, e-mailing enquiries@abbeylane.sheffield.sch.uk stating ‘Application Pack’ in the subject line or by sending a large SAE (large stamp) to the Acting Headteacher, Mr T Calcutt to whom completed forms should be returned.

 Closing date for applications is Noon on Monday 8th January 2024.

Provisional date for interviews: Thursday 11th January 2024.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.