Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students
• Assist students with their learning, development, and classroom tasks
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials when required
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance is beneficial
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, supportive, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for education and student development
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.