Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Early Years
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking to recruit a talented and ambitious full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support in our Nursery setting at Watercliffe Meadow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will be expected to teach and deliver interventions and have
experience supporting children academically and within their classes. In this
role you will work alongside and be supported by a large Early Years team.
Candidates should have:
- completed the Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- the ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent
- good communication and organisational skills
- resilience, dedication and the ability to be pro-active and use your
- supported SEN children in the primary sector
- experience working with, planning and teaching children in 1:1 and
- relevant training such as – SCERTS, attention autism, PECs, curiosity
boxes, Team Teach (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, we will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.
Applications will be considered as they are received and we therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date.
How to apply: If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Stone, our School Manager on rstone@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 11th November 2024 9.00amShortlisting Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024
InterviewDate: Friday 22nd November
Start date: Wednesday 1st January 2025
Please return your completed application form to the School Manager, Rachel Stone by email rstone@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Further details about the role
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Watercliffe Meadow is located within the Burngreave Ward of Sheffield. We support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students.We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups. We currently have an under representation from BAME. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from this group.
Commitment to safeguarding
Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.