Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated professional to support children’s learning and development. The role focuses on fostering positive relationships and ensuring the welfare of students, particularly those with special educational needs. The school promotes a collaborative environment and offers professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Impact on students' lives

Qualifications

• A skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues.
• Excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children.
• Able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
• Confident liaising with teachers to plan activities.
• Able to secure positive social and emotional learning opportunities.
• Keen to engage in further professional development.

Job description

Skills and experience

• A skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues to support excellent outcomes for children
• Excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children
• Able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Confident liaising with teachers to plan activities to support pupils’ learning, and providing constructive feedback on their progress
• Able to secure positive social and emotional learning opportunities
• Keen to engage in further professional development to improve provision for children

What the school offers its staff

• A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
• The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes
• A professional and committed staff and governor team
• A supportive community who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best
• Regular, high quality professional development opportunities

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2025 at 8am. The job description for the position and the application form can be found here. Completed application forms should be returned to the School Manager (Lewis Frost) via [e-mail].

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.