Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time: 32.5 Hours per week/ 39 weeks per yearContract typeFixed term - Until 31/8/2025Pay scaleGrade 3What skills and experience we're looking forRowan School is a special school forprimary aged children who have complex speech, language and communicationdifficulties. All our children have an autisticspectrum profile and some present challenging behaviours.The school is looking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant Level 1 as soon as possible whoenjoys working with children and working in a team alongside classroom staff.The post involves lunchtime supervision and support in the classroom. Applications are welcome from part timestaff.This postrequires taking an interest in each child, encouraging their development andensuring their safety. Candidates needto have calm, friendly and positive approaches.Previousexperience is not essential but candidates should be able to demonstrate acommitment to being part of a caring school community.If you would like to ask any questionsplease contact school on 0114 235 0479 or visit our school website for moreinformation.Pleasebe aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred fromengaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our saferrecruitment process, an online search will now take place. Candidates are askedto read the school's safeguarding policy, which is available on our website at www.rowanschool.co.ukWhat the school offers its staffWe are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expectall staff to share this commitment. This would include willingness toparticipate in relevant training.All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosureand Barring Service Check.We value our diverse workforce and aimto work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabledapplicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed aninterview.Application forms are available onlineor via the school website www.rowanschool.co.ukPlease return your completedapplication form by email to [email protected] or by post to Rowan School, 4 Durvale Court,Sheffield, S17 3PTClosingDate : 1st November 2024Commitment to safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="7d188a22-eccb-464f-91a8-250ca5a6540d" data-tracked-link-text="xihor-zunyv-nidin-higeh-suzaz-fevyb-numeh-pegot-bafyz-myvep-vunen-fyhag-conyh-pozir-zysif-pimub-buxyx" href="mailto:[email protected]?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fteaching-assistant-level-1-the-rowan-school-sheffield-south-yorkshire&subject=Teaching%20Assistant%20Level%201%20job%20enquiry">[email protected] are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.