Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 1

The Rowan School · Sheffield · Sheffield

Job description

Rowan School is a special school for primary aged children who have complex speech, language and communication difficulties. All our children have an autistic spectrum profile and some present challenging behaviours.

The school is looking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant Level 1 as soon as possible who enjoys working with children and working in a team alongside classroom staff. The post involves lunchtime supervision and support in the classroom.

This post requires taking an interest in each child, encouraging their development and ensuring their safety. Candidates need to have calm, friendly and positive approaches.

Previous experience is not essential but candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to being part of a caring school community.

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process, an online search will now take place. Candidates are asked to read the school’s child protection and safeguarding policy, which is available on the school website www.rowanschool.co.uk

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About this school

The Rowan School

Community special school · Ages 4–11

Not rated

Pupils: 100
Avg teacher salary: £48,142
Pupil:teacher ratio: 5.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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