What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and training
• GCSE Grade C in English and maths
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent
Experience
• Experience of working with young people and children, including those with special educational needs
• RWI trained or knowledge of phonics
Skills and knowledge
• Has an awareness of pupils with special educational needs
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Can maintain trust and confidentiality where appropriate
• Experience in Early Years Setting
Personal qualities
• Flexible
• Honest and reliable
• Calm under pressure
• Patient
• Empathetic with young people
• Team player
• High personal and professional standards
What the school offers its staff
1. RELATIONSHIPS
Totley Primary School is a warm and welcoming place. Positive relationships abound and are absolutely central to the school’sethos.
2. CURRICULUM
The school has developed an ambitious, rich and vibrant curriculum, which builds a strong understanding of key knowledgeand the development of a breadth of skills.
3. READING
Reading holds a fundamental place in our ethos. Starting from the Foundation Stage, children engage in daily phonics lessons,promoting fluent reading skills. Our school's culture fosters a genuine love for reading, evident in the enthusiasm our childrenshow for it.
4. GREAT BEHAVIOUR
Children's behaviour and attitudes are a strength because caring relationships, coupled with a culture of mutual trust betweenschool staff and pupils, have cultivated a harmonious, positive, and respectful school environment. There is an expectation ofhigh standards from all and for all.
5. WIDER DEVELOPMENT
Children’s wider development and well-being are prioritised exceptionally well so that children grow into well-balanced andhappy citizens, with robust moral values. They are champions of equalities, tolerance and respect and have a strong sense ofbelonging within both the local community and wider society.
6. OUTSTANDING SCHOOL
Regardless of their starting points or potential barriers such as SEND or socio-economic disadvantage, children get off to agreat start and make strong progress throughout their time at Totley Primary. They leave fully prepared for secondary school inevery way, including having achieved high academic standards.
7. CULTURE
The school provides an exceptional standard of education for its children and the community, which has grown increasinglydiverse as the school has expanded. A strong culture of growth and succession planning has secured a dynamic and highlyeffective leadership team, which has flourished as the school has grown.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.