What skills and experience we're looking for
We need:
• Excellent teaching assistants who are passionate about making a difference
• Professionals who see themselves as learners
• Teaching assistants who can inspire children and are committed to making learning meaningful, fun and special for every single child
• People who are good communicators and team players
• Creative thinkers
What the school offers its staff
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave from January 2025 to join our successful, innovative and inclusive school. Watercliffe Meadow was judged as a “good” school with “outstanding features” by Ofsted in February 2020.
We are seeking to permanently appoint an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team to work in our nursery, to work with happy, motivated children and families who want to learn at Watercliffe Meadow.
Further details about the role
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Watercliffe Meadow is located within the Burngreave Ward of Sheffield. We support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups. We currently have an under representation from BAME. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from this group.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.