Job Description

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Teaching Assistant - with a focus on SEN

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Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
08/07/2025


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Band D 24,790 - 25,183 pro rata (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

30

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

REQ20591

Job description


Bramley Sunnyside Infant School

33 Flanderwell Lane

Bramley

Rotherham

S66 3QW

(Temporary for 1 Year from September 2025)



We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working school team. Duties will include working with whole classes, small groups, 1:1 support and supporting children with additional needs. Is familiar with or willing to learn EYFS and KS1 Curriculums. The post also involves lunchtime playground support each day.



The post is temporary to start from 1st September 2025 for 1 year fixed term (inc. 2 Inset Days) (Potential to become permanent for the right candidate - 6 month Probationary period)



The posts and the associated hours are as follows:



Monday - Friday - (30 hours per week - 8.30am - 15.00pm to include half an hour a day lunchtime playground support)



We are looking for professionals who:


Has a patient and caring nature Can support children in their curriculum learning Is able to implement interventions as recommended by external agencies (any required training will be given) Is able to support children in both a whole class setting and in small groups or 1:1 situations Is able to support children over the lunchtime period as and when required both in the dining room and on the playground Is skilled in supporting children's personal, social and emotional needs Is skilled in positive behavior management strategies Has experience evidencing children's progress and feeding this back to colleagues, Parents and other professionals Has high aspirations for, and expectations of, our children Has a relevant teaching assistant qualification at a minimum of level 2 Has excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills Understands Safeguarding and confidentiality expectations Is committed to their own continuing professional development and willing to attend all relevant training as required by the school Is committed to making a positive difference to children's learning and wellbeing Is willing and able to support children's personal care needs including toileting and administration of medicines when necessary Would relish the opportunity to work as part of our friendly, highly talented and motivated team Is willing to be involved in the wider life of the school




We can offer:
Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn A friendly & supportive staff team and governing body A commitment to your professional development through relevant training A bright, stimulating and well-resourced school environment in which to work An inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured, challenged & valued A commitment to your wellbeing




The position is to commence September 2025 and the completion of satisfactory safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will work the hours stated above - 5 Days per week (Monday - Friday), term time only.



Should applicants require any further details about the above post, please contact the school via telephone 01709 543061 or e mail enquiries@bsi.school



This post involves working with children and young people and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Bramley Sunnyside Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 - 9.00am

Interviews: Friday 11th July 2025

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Liane Birch (School Business Manager) on 01709 543061 or via email at enquiries@bsi.school to book an appointment.



Application forms and further details can be downloaded from the Rotherham Council website. Completed application forms should be returned to the school office via email enquiries@bsi.school or post to Bramley Sunnyside Infant School, Flanderwell Lane, Bramley, Rotherham. S66 3QW.



Please note that CVs alone cannot be accepted and an official application form will need to be completed.