Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Maternity Cover - 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Our opportunity

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant within Hinde House Academy (Secondary phase). You will help to facilitate pupils’ access to a broad and balanced curriculum and assist class teachers in providing a stimulating educational environment in which pupils can achieve their potential.  

It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our vibrant, oversubscribed school.

The successful candidate will have good literacy, numeracy and organisational skills as well as being confident to build excellent relationships with adults and children.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

·        Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background,

·        Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes with pupils,

·        Has a proven tract record of supporting pupils,

·        Is enthusiastic and has passion for education and the potential of every pupil,

·        Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward-thinking staff team,

·        Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Hinde House Academies and its community.

We can offer:

·        A hardworking and enthusiastic and dynamic department,

·        An excellent learning environment,

·        Fantastic students,

·        High quality professional development and support,

·        Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking 2-18+ Sheffield Trust,

·        A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

This role is temporary for 1 year or until the post holder returns.

We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Hinde House and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy. To arrange an informal chat please contact Amanda Jenkins, by email ajenkins@brigantiatrust.net

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found at www.hindehouse.net/Policies

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.