Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: SCP 4-6 Number of Vacancies: 1The Role
We looking for an exceptional level 2 Teaching Assistant to come and join the team here at Parkwood E-ACT Academy, to work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area and the post holder may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan.
For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.
Parkwood E-ACT Academy - Come join our team
We are a forward-thinking, ambitious 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom. We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons
Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:
Part of the E-ACT family
We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.
E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.
Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.
In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.
Our Trust offers:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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Teaching Assistant Level 2 |
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Skills
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Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
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Relevant Experience | |
Experience of working in a team |
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Experience of supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students |
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Relevant Skills | |
Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure |
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Ability to assess and record the progress of students’ learning |
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Experience/Knowledge | |
Knowledge of the issues related to working with children who reside in areas of high socio-economic deprivation |
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Knowledge of strategies to develop learning |
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Safeguarding Information
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Parkwood Academy
Longley Avenue West
Sheffield
North S
S5 8UL
Regional Recruitment
Recruit@E-ACT.org.uk