Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Thank you for your interest in a career at Steel City Schools Partnership. Monteney Primary is looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to complement the educational support staff team. This is a permanent position, 32.5hrs per week / 39 weeks per year. SCSP has a proven track record of securing transformational change and sustainable school improvement. Our vision is to provide high quality education and deliver the best outcomes for young people within an ethos based on our vision and underpinning aims: To provide an excellent education for all. Achieving Excellence Sustaining Excellence Sharing Excellence Our success is due to our biggest and most valuable asset - our staff team. SCSP can offer you: Guidance of a supportive and experienced leadership team who invest in the development of their teams and the Trust Free on-site parking Access to healthcare and wellbeing services Encouragement of further and continued professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Expectations of the role: To work with an existing team of Teaching Assistants led by the Inclusion Lead / Leadership Team, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This may include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Lead and support on targeted interventions. Manage behaviour promptly in line with the school behaviour policy. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. Relevant Qualifications : Good literacy/numeracy skills NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience We are looking for individuals who are: Committed to a child centred philosophy Able to work within a team to prepare, plan and deliver exciting and enjoyable activities to develop children’s skills Able to assess children’s progress and focus upon their next steps. The successful applicant must be Committed to excellence within their work in school and across the partnership Able to work as an effective team member Well organised Able to communicate with children and adults in a constructive and effective way. For further information and / or to arrange a visit please contact: Nic Osborne - Headteacher - 0114 246 7916 We expect the successful candidate to work within our collaborative spirit and ethos, by building on the successes of the individual schools by working in conjunction with others to raise standards and enhance the outcomes for the pupils, families and communities we serve. 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.