Teaching Assistants – Level 1 and Level 2

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Kelford School 04/11/2026

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

Salary Salary
- Level 1 – NJC4 £ 18,255 pro rata (£21,095 FTE)
Level 2 – NJC 5-6 £ 18,544 – 18,838 pro rata (£21,429-£23,571 FTE) Contractual hours 30 Region Rotherham Job category/type Education
- Non-Teaching Date posted 19/10/2026 Job reference REQ
24234 Attachments

attachment NEXUS Application Form.docx

attachment Teaching Assistant Person Spec L1, L2 & L3.pdf

attachment Teaching Assistant Job

School &

Location:

Kelford School, Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2NU

Or one of our satellite provisions;

Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA

The View, St Bede’s Road, Rotherham, S60 1HG

Kimberworth Community Primary School, Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, S61 1HE

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + training days.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Wednesday 4 th November @ 9am

Shortlisting date: Thursday 5 th November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10 th November 2026

Kelford School is a well-established passionately child-centred special school for children and young people with severe and complex needs. Kelford School serves 182 amazing children and young people from the who are very well-supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals. Kelford has exceptionally strong partnerships with other schools within Nexus Multi Academy Trust.

At Kelford School, we believe in holistic support for children and families, with a focus on all aspects of a child’s life: their education, their health and their social needs; we are looking for a candidate who not only share our values, but who actively pursue their delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistants to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

We have a range of positions available for those who have had significant experience of working with complex young…