At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Company: Coit Primary School, dedicated to nurturing both students and staff.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and work in a supportive team.
- Other info: Flexible hours, engaging work environment, and opportunities to collaborate with Ecclesfield Primary.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The children, staff and Governors of Coit Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, experienced, committed and caring teaching assistant to work co-operatively in a specialist role in the school working with pupils across EYFS and KS1 with a variety of needs. Coit Primary works with Ecclesfield Primary School in a federation structure and thus there are many opportunities to work alongside staff at both schools. Both schools are committed to nurturing staff to support the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
You must:
- Have gained an NVQ Level 2 qualification for classroom assistants or equivalent as a minimum requirement or working towards this an equivalent qualification
- Have good communication skills both written and verbal
- Be expected to work closely with external multi-disciplinary teams
- Have previous experience of working within an inclusive team
- Have a passion for working with pupils with a variety of needs
- Have knowledge or experience of following SEN assessments and differentiated plans
- Be able to undertake specialist teaching duties on a 1:1 and small group working with children across F2 and KS1
- Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
- Have an enthusiastic commitment to an integrated, therapeutic approach and ethos
- Be an innovative classroom support with a commitment to promoting the inclusion agenda
- Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
- Have a willingness to undertake training
- Have a sense of humour
Look arounds will be held on Wednesday 24th June at 9am and Friday 26th June at 9am and 2pm. Please contact the school if you wish to attend any of these look arounds. Closing date for applications is 1/7/26. Interviews to be held on 8/7/26. Please do not hesitate to ring to ask more questions about the post. Further details are available from the school; Please contact Mrs Sarah Short 01142468710 Coit Primary School Park Avenue S35 1WH or email sshort@coit.sheffield.sch.uk
Level 2 Teaching Assistant in Sheffield employer: Coit Primary School
Coit Primary School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have ample opportunities to enhance their skills while working collaboratively with colleagues across the federation with Ecclesfield Primary School. The school values innovation, flexibility, and a sense of humour, making it a rewarding place for passionate teaching assistants to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
