Job details
The Sheffield Inclusion Centre is on the up! We have just received a good rating from Ofsted https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238878 which is the result of a lot of hard work by staff and pupils. Our pupils, despite being permanently excluded, are our strength and it is a pleasure to work with them and their families to support learning. Please come and visit us to see for yourself our amazing children and staff.
Do you want to make a difference to young lives? At Sheffield Inclusion Centre we are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to work with our young people.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and would welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and work experiences.
Applicants will ideally meet the following criteria:
• Ambitious & resilient
• Flexible
• Engage with young people to support in learning & social development
• Experience of working with young people who have social, emotional & behavioural difficulties
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
It is an exciting time to join us as we reshape our service to better suit the needs of the city’s children and young people. The successful applicant will join the teaching assistant team.
Main responsibilities include:
• To support learning over all phases of the school, ages 5 to 16
• To provide supervision and activities at social times
• To support young people
• To be a visible and supportive presence in school
• To liaise with home, school and external agencies to support young people in centre
• Support induction and reintegration of young people to and from the school
We are a multi-site school, therefore holding a driving licence would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will entirely share our commitment and dedication to our young people. No matter what behaviours and challenges are faced day to day, you will remain resilient and ambitious for our students and will take every opportunity to celebrate success. The education and support we provide is personalised, dynamic and ever-changing. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to both lead and participate in effective teams.
Applications packs are available from the school website www.inclusion.sheffield.sch.uk or www.sheffield.gov.uk
Please return your completed application form to the Schools Business Manager Debra Blackburn by email to enquiries@inclusion.sheffield.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.