Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Sheffield (S5) starting September 2026. You will provide direct classroom support, reinforce routines, and help drive consistency across the school day.

The role requires experience in schools or SEN settings, a strong presence, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour with calm authority. DBS update or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, SEN, sports, alternative provision, or structured youth settings.
• Strong presence with calm, controlled, and confident communication.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with authority and consistency.
• Quick decision-making and practical problem-solving under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide firm classroom support to keep pupils focused.
• Apply consistent boundaries, structure and expectations.
• Support pupils with work and reinforce learning points.
• Maintain clear daily routines and transitions.
• Track pupil engagement and report to teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to maintain standards.

Skills

Experience in schools

Behaviour management

Calm communication

Decision making under pressure

DBS check/update

Job description

Are you a reliable and assertive Teaching Assistant who brings strong presence, clear direction, and firm support to the classroom?

We are recruiting a driven and hands-on Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Sheffield (S5) starting from September 2026, ideal for someone who thrives in structured, high-expectation environments.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide direct classroom support, reinforce routines, and apply a confident, no-nonsense approach to help pupils stay focused and engaged. You'll support learning, reinforce behaviour expectations, and help drive consistency across the school day.

Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant

• Classroom Support: Provide firm, steady support during lessons to keep pupils focused and on task.
• Behaviour Reinforcement: Apply consistent boundaries, structure, and expectations.
• Learning Assistance: Support pupils with work set by the teacher and reinforce key learning points.
• Routine Leadership: Maintain clear daily routines and transitions across the school day.
• Progress Monitoring: Track pupil engagement and report directly to teaching staff.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain consistent standards.

To succeed as a Teaching Assistant, you will need

• Experience in schools, SEN, sports, alternative provision, or structured youth settings.
• A strong presence with calm, controlled, and confident communication.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour with authority and consistency.
• Quick decision-making and practical problem-solving under pressure.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.

Benefits as a Teaching Assistant

• Competitive daily rate of £100-£130 depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time roles available.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A stable, well-organised working environment.
• A direct opportunity to make a visible impact in the classroom.

Please note

This role requires solid safeguarding awareness, and all applicants must meet full safer-recruitment standards, including holding an enhanced DBS or being willing to obtain one.

We look forward to welcoming a strong and dependable Teaching Assistant to the team.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%