Byron Wood Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our motivated, supportive team. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and expertise to work closely with staff to ensure that the children achieve their very best.
Our ideal candidate has:
A drive to make a real difference to children's lives
Recent, relevant and successful experience in a primary school setting
A HLTA qualification or equivalent
An interest in fostering an inclusive ethos in your work
A wish to work in an energetic and passionate team.
In this role you will:
Lead the learning for classes or groups of children following teacher’s planning and resourcing
Ensure pupil’s needs are catered for in lessons
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and pupils
Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
About us:
Byron Wood Academy serves approximately 450 students between the ages of 4 and 11. Situated in the heart of an area of rich cultural and social diversity in the Burngreave area of Sheffield, Byron Wood is more than just an academy but a hub of innovation and creativity that inspires tomorrow’s generation.
Byron Wood is a very happy and popular academy that recognises and celebrates diversity - there are over twenty-six different languages spoken throughout the academy.
In return, we can offer you:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities from your first day
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Continued professional development and training opportunities
Free on-site parking.
Interested in applying?
Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.
Seana Rose
01142723624
seana.rose@astreabyronwood.org