Teaching Assistant

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to build capacity within our existing team at Sheffield Springs Academy. We are looking to recruit someone with a child centred approach and excellent people skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning. Experience of supporting students with SEND and/or complex learning needs would be advantageous for this role.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00, term time only. It is a permanent contract with a payable salary £17,588-£19,306 based on FTE £20,475-£22,475 depending on experience level. We will consider applicants for part-time work. Interview will take place on soon after the closing date.

Main duties will include:

• To establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• To supervise and provide dedicated support for students, particularly those with SEN, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement, under the guidance of the teacher, in line with School Policy.
• To assist the teacher with preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.
• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, being aware of learning style and adjusting activities according to students’ responses/needs.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Caring, dedicated and friendly students.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• Excellent employee benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.

What we would like from you:

• TA qualified (level 1-3) or equivalent experience.
• To be both approachable and have excellent people skills.
• To be a team player.
• To have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• To be resilient in following the academy behaviour policy.
• A fundamental belief in the power of education to enable pupils to achieve anything they set their minds to.

Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (June 2019) this is a fantastic opportunity to join an academy making year on year progress under current leadership. In turn, we are looking for a candidate committed to playing a part in transforming the lives of our young people.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please visit https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3130563?cid=1567 to complete our online application form, CVs are not accepted. If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk The closing date for this post is 23:59 Sunday 18 June 2023. Interviews will take place soon after. Applicants are encouraged to visit the academy before applying, to arrange a visit please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.