Teaching Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea Academy Trust

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Astrea Academy Sheffield Primary has an exciting opportunity for a
Teaching Assistant to join their team
. We are looking for someone who is caring and patient and who is committed to their own development, and to the view that children deserve a fantastic school experience.

The Role

Astrea Academy Sheffield opened in 2018 and has an opportunity for a Primary Phase Teaching Assistant to help develop and shape the ethos and culture of a growing school.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the direct instruction of the SENDCo and teaching staff to support access to learning for children and to assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom.

You will be a confident individual with experience working within a similar role and should have the necessary experience or qualification within a certain relevant trade.

You will have strong ICT and organisation skills with great written and verbal communication skills.

Key Accountabilities

Supervision of pupils on school premises
Maintenance of good order, welfare and discipline
Encouraging positive situations with children.
Have experience of working with children.
Have experience of working with children of different ages (3 to 11 desirable)
Have up to date knowledge of good practice in Primary Education
Have an understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice.

Astrea Academy Sheffield is a through school situated in Sheffield, which opened in 2018. Each year, the school grows as we fill our year groups. In the primary phase we currently have pupils from nursery to year 3. The school represents a unique opportunity for a new members of staff to help us shape a growing school.

We have the highest aspiration for our scholars to achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community.

The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision:
we want the best for every student at Astrea Academy Sheffield irrespective of their background or needs.

In return, we can offer you:

Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities from your first day
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Continued professional development and training opportunities
Free onsite parking.
Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other's unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.
Interested in applying?
If this is something you're interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role before applying.