Teaching Assistant in Rotherham

Salary: Band D, Points 5 to 6 (Actual pro-rata salary, pay award pending)

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday: 8 am - 4 pm, Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent to start 1st September

NPQ Level 2 or above essential. Temporary post for one year in the first instance.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the dedication and communication skills to support pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

White Woods Primary Academy Trust was established in September 2013 by three self-converting primary schools and has grown rapidly over the past six years. There are now schools in our Trust, all within the borough of Rotherham. Whiston Junior and Infant School is a good school that is striving for excellence in all areas. It is a place where children excel both academically and personally. It is proud to be a member of White Woods Primary Academy Trust.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and child-centred teaching assistant to join our caring and aspirational team. You must have humility, a commitment to professional development, and a commitment to engaging with and acting upon research to provide children with excellent learning opportunities. We wish to appoint a candidate for the role who is community-focused and who shares our values of Child-centred, Collaboration, Curiosity and Challenge, whilst ensuring safeguarding is at the centre of all that we do.

Every child in each of our Trust schools is entitled to excellent teaching in every lesson of every day. This ambition drives our commitment to making our Trust a great place to be, work and learn. We welcome applications from both experienced teaching assistants and teaching assistants about to take their first steps into the classroom.

Applicants must have the following:

• NPQ Level 2 or above is essential
• Knowledge and experience of teaching and scaffolding children’s learning in a KS1 and KS2 classroom
• Practical knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• Excellent skills and experience of teaching phonics (Little Wandle trained desirable but training will be provided)
• Ability to be an outstanding teaching assistant with a creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning
• Capability to demonstrate positive, high-quality interactions with young children
• A flexible and willing approach to always stay curious about learning and be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives
• Ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills and desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of assisting in the development of individual and group SEND plans and resources
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to children with SEN
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering learning activities
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Promote inclusion and help maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, particularly those with SEN
• Communicates clearly and effectively with children and adults
• Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children learn
• Works well as part of a team but can also use their initiative
• Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real and lasting impact on children’s lives

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role and join a school where every child matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Visits to school: Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 4pm

Closing date for the above post: Monday 3rd June 2023 at 4pm

Interviews: Week commencing 5th June 2023

If you would like to visit school, please contact: Helen or Lucy on [contact number] or email: enquiries@wji.wwpat.org

If unable to attend the date above please contact the school to arrange a separate visit.

How do I apply? Please complete our online application form by clicking on the link below: Support Staff Application Form

Please note all information needs to be completed on the application form and any gaps in the continuity of education and employment will need to be satisfactorily explained. To comply with equal opportunity recruitment, we will not accept a CV or other additional documentation for consideration.

The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).