Salary: NJC 5-7, £19,694 - £20,802 (actual), £23,500 - £24,294 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 per week , 39 weeks per year (Term time + inset days)Contract: Permanent Start date: November 2024
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive team at Firth Park Academy, in Sheffield.
You're someone who'll be able to:
- Support and adapt learning for pupils in any phase.
- Be robust, resilient and take pride in helping students who can sometimes find school life challenging.
- Be flexible, positive and compassionate.
- Level 2 or 3 qualified in a relevant subject would be advantageous but not essential.
You're someone who has:
- Have experience of working with young people.
- Level 2 functional skills Maths and English or GCSE grade C/ 4 and above.
- Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
- Training in/ or willing to complete training to administer personal care to SEN students with educational health care plan.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school:Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. At Firth Park Academy, we are clear about our vision; students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence November 2024 . This is a permanent position.Closing date: 8th November
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
