Teaching Assistant

Sheffield · S2 2JQTemporaryFull Time
PayActual salary £25,824 pro rata

About the role

Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Can use ICT effectively to support learning

Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier

Has sound speaking and listening skills to extend language in discussion

Can plan, implement and evaluate learning activities

Has experience of pupil assessment

Can assist the school in forming a partnership with parents

Has sufficient practical and organisational skills to contribute to the preparation and management of educational resources

Can complete and maintain pupils records

Experience, qualifications, and training (if any)

Appropriate qualification for Nursery setting (if working with early years)

NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Training will be available for the right candidate.

Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.

Appropriate first aid training

Be willing to undertake essential training including Team Teach

Experience working with children of relevant age

Be willing to undertake essential training, including Team Teach

Work related circumstances

Can allocate some contractual time to after school staff meetings when appropriate

Can allocate some contractual time to the whole of, or part of, staff training days when appropriate

Can maintain personal presentation that sets high standards for the pupils

To carry out home visits, as required, liaising with PRU staff, pupils and their families/carers



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Teaching AssistantActual salary £25,824 pro rata
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