SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistants (full time & part time roles available)

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Full time & Part time posts available)

dependent on experience

Full time Post – 5 days per week Part time post - minimum 2 days per week

The children, staff and governors of Nether Green Infant School are looking to appoint outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants. This is a great opportunity to become part of our wonderful and inclusive school.

The successful candidates will join a strong and supportive team and contribute to the school’s calm, nurturing and positive approach. The post holder will work alongside teachers and Teaching Assistants to support the teaching and learning within our ‘Butterflies’ SEND hub provision.

Our Butterflies Hub operates full time throughout the school day. Seven children attend the provision full time or for the majority of the day, alongside a small number of pupils who access the provision for selected parts of the day to receive specific support or interventions. All children within the hub have an EHCP or are on the EHCP pathway.

Visits to our school to meet our fabulous children and highly skilled staff team are welcomed. Candidates can visit on Monday 1st June or Wednesday 3rd June at 3:45pm or Thursday 4th June at 9:00am. Please ring the school office on 0114 2304094 to book your place.

You must:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, KS1 or equivalent
• Have experience of working with children with SEND
• Have experience of supporting children with a range of needs, including Autism and Speech and Language difficulties
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and experience of working with children in this age group
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the individual needs of the children

• Be prepared to support children’s physical needs including toileting, changing nappies and feeding
• Be able to adapt your practice to meet the diverse range of needs of our children
• Be willing to work closely with other professionals and implement advice and strategies to support individual children
• Have a good understanding of how the fundamental skills of reading, writing and Maths develop in EYFS and KS1
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to achieve the best outcomes for children
• Have very good written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working with young children
• Be willing to work effectively as part of a team and use your initiative when required
• Be able to develop positive working relationships with children, parents and staff
• Be committed, enthusiastic and willing to undertake further training and professional development

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th June at 9:00 am

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and have high expectations of children, we would welcome your application. Please specify on the application form if you are interested in the full or part time post.

Please return your completed application form to enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk