Conductor Assistant /Teaching Assistant

Paces Sheffield

22,579 per year

Thorncliffe Hall, Chapeltown, Sheffield

Full-time

Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Rd, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PH
t 0114 2845298 e office@paces-school.org.uk w pacesschool.org.uk
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Conductor Assistant /Teaching Assistant
Thorncliffe Hall, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PH
Conductor/Teacher
37.5 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (term-time only)
£22,579 per annum (£13.50 per hr)
Three months
Full Time post

Description of Paces:

Paces Sheffield is a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly
cerebral palsy). Paces provides Conductive Education: a holistic package of support that aims to help
individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.

Paces School is a small specialist school for children living with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders
situated in the North of Sheffield and provides education for children from Sheffield and other neighbouring
authorities. Paces is a non-maintained special school that delivers the National Curriculum through the
framework of Conductive Education.

Parents, staff, governors and trustees have overseen the growth of Paces as a charity, with the school gaining
Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009.

Paces aims to provide and develop a curriculum that enriches the learning opportunities for all the children
with a child-centred approach which fosters an environment in which each child is given the tools and the
motivation to achieve their goals. Each day at Paces is very carefully planned by our fantastic team of staff
who are dedicated to providing the highest level of education possible for the children.

The role will be to support the Conductor/Teacher with a variety of tasks to ensure that the planning and
implementing of the daily Conductive Education programme is completed correctly and all procedures and
policies are followed accordingly.

Job Summary:

Roles and Responsibilities:

The post holder will undertake all tasks required within the remit of this role, including but not limited to:
• Supporting the delivery of Conductive Education programmes.
• Assist and take part in planning and implementing daily programmes under the direction of the

conductor-teacher/teacher.

• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment.
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks.

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Headteacher: Lizzie Bell
DfE Reg No: 373/7044

Paces School is proud to be a part of Paces Sheffield, which is a registered Charity and Company limited by guarantee.
Charity No: 1104356 - Company No: 4793176
Registered Office Address: Unit 4, Smithy Wood Business Park, Smithy Wood Drive, Sheffield, S35 1QN

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a responsibility towards promoting the educational and developmental

potential of all children.

• Treat the children/young people with dignity and respect.
• Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programmes for their own professional

development.

• To undertake Performance Management on a yearly cycle. This will be informed by observations and

discussions throughout the year.

• Supporting pupils with self-care and personal care activities.
• Undertakes other duties commensurate with the post as requested by line management.
• Follow the relevant school policies and practices including but limited to:

➢ Paces Health and Safety policy; Equal opportunities policy; Safeguarding policies
➢ Demonstrate a responsibility towards promoting the educational and developmental potential

of all pupils

• This is a very physical role, with manual handling on a daily basis

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Personal Qualities • Be able to work effectively in a team

• Enthusiastic nature/

• Communicate with parents, team members and

personality

Essential

Desirable

other professionals.

• Commitment to raise achievement and

aspirations of children.

• Commitment to play a full part in the life of the

school community.

Qualifications /
Training

• Willingness to attend recommended training
programmes for their own professional
development.

•

Level 3 Teaching
Assistant qualification or
equivalent.

Work
Circumstances

• Post is subject to a full DBS enhanced disclosure.
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of

• Experience supporting
children and adults

children and to providing equality of
opportunity.

Paces School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Headteacher: Lizzie Bell
DfE Reg No: 373/7044