Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1

Grade 3 Scale point 5-6 £24790 - £25183

32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31/8/25 with a view to extending in September 2025

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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.  Applications are welcome from part time staff.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This would include willingness to participate in relevant training. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.  Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

If you would like to ask any questions please contact school on 0114 235 0479 or visit our school website for more information.  We welcome visits and enquiries prior to application. There will be an opportunity to look round school on 24th March 2025 at 10.30am

For bookings or enquiries please contact the school on 0114 2350479 or email enquires@rowan.sheffield.sch.uk

Application forms are available online or via the school website www.rowanschool.co.uk

Please return your completed application form by email to enquiries@rowan.sheffield.sch.uk or by post to Rowan School, 4 Durvale Court, Sheffield, S17 3PT

Closing Date : 14th April 2025

Interviews :     28th April 2025