Teaching Assistant Level One

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage
Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern
Part time: 33.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contract type
Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary
24790.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

WoolleyWood School is seeking a permanent teaching assistant (level 1) to join ourteam. Woolley Wood School educates andcares for primary pupils (2-11) with a range of learning difficulties anddisabilities including those with profound and complex needs.

Woolley Wood is a fantastic place towork. Staff work hard to support ourchildren and each other. We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children andyoung people. All staff are expected toshare this commitment.

The successful candidate for this post will berequired to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check in line with theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and thePolice Act Regulations. We also undertake a Teachers' Prohibited check (whereappropriate), a Children's Regulations 2009 and a Social Media check for allposts. References for shortlistedcandidates will be sought before interviews.Other checks required for the position will also be undertaken. It is anoffence to apply for this position if you are barred from working withchildren.

Wevalue our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of ourdifferences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the DisabilityConfident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of thisjob, are guaranteed an interview.

What the school offers its staff

Grade – Sheffield Grade 3,point 5, currently £24,790.00 per year for a full-time employee (i.e. anemployee working 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year). This post is to work 33.5 hours per week for39 weeks per year and the salary shown will be pro rata for these hours andweeks.

Closingdate: Monday 24th February 2025

Shortlistingdate: Wednesday 26thFebruary 2025

Interviewdate: Thursday 6th March 2025

Applicationpacks are available from the school.Please contact Mrs Vicky Ollerenshaw – tel: 0114 2327160 or e-mail: vollerenshaw@woolleywood.sheffield.sch.uk

Applicationforms can be posted to you but you must provide a large SAE with adequatepostage to return it to you. Please donot apply via this website.

Visitsto school are encouraged – please contact the office if you would like toarrange one.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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CVs are not accepted.

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