Level 2 Teaching Assistant EYFS/IR Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for
APPOINTMENT OF 2 LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT / EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT
32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Permanent Position
Grade 3 SP 5 £23,500 Pro Rota
Manor Lodge Community Primary School is a richly diverse city school with happy and enthusiastic children,
a dedicated staff team, supportive parents/carers and a committed governing body. The school has a
strong inclusive ethos and promotes all members of the school community in ‘Learning for Life-Aiming
High’.
The school serves a diverse community in the south east of the city. Sheffield South East Trust (SSET)
formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together
for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support,
training and networking between the schools.
We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant / EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our Integrated
Resource. Applicants must have Primary school knowledge/experience, alongside a relevant Level 2, or
equivalent qualification (or experience) is required. The role would involve supporting children with a range
of special educational needs (SEND). We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience of
working with children with speech and language difficulties and those with communication difficulties such
as autism.
In return the School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve,
alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors.
The postholder will be required to work 32.5 hours per week.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
Application forms can be downloaded from the vacancies section on the school website or by emailing Jo
Bunting at recruitment@manorlodge.sheffield.sch.uk. Completed SSET application forms should also be
returned to this address.
Only applications received on Sheffield South East Trust Application Forms will be considered for shortlisting.
What the school offers its staff
In return the School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve,
alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors.
The postholder will be required to work 32.5 hours per week.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.