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
Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant
- 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
Requirements of a Teaching Assistant (TA)
- 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.
