Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Required for September 2021; an enthusiastic, self-motivated teaching assistant dedicated to improving the lives and education of young people with special educational needs.

Stradbroke is a vibrant learning community with approximately 500 pupils including a nursery and an Integrated Resource for children with special needs. The school was last inspected in November 2016 and was judged as a Good school in every measure.  We are looking to appoint a positive, energetic and professional teaching assistant to add to our hard working team in our Integrated Resource here at Stradbroke.

Candidates must be qualified to at least NVQ 2 level with excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Experience of working within a primary school setting is desired and the ability to build good relationships with pupils and colleagues is essential.  The successful candidate will have the skills to work effectively with teachers and other support staff and be able to run targeted learning with groups and individual pupils, where directed, with maximum impact, whilst also demonstrating great initiative and flexibility.  Applicants must be patient, inspirational and inclusive in your work with pupils. You should demonstrate an ability to be organised and pro-active in your approach and to seek to forge good working relationships with the rest of the staff here at Stradbroke to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our children.

Visits to the school can happen, with appropriate Covid-19 precautions in place, it is encouraged to telephone the school office on 0114 2399320 to arrange a visit with the Headteacher. All interviews will be conducted in school following Covid-19 guidelines.  Details will be explained to the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications is 23rd June 2021

For more information visit the Sheffield City Council website.