Teaching Assistants - Hallamshire Academy

Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Hallamshire Academy as a Teaching Assistant, providing support to students with diverse learning needs. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment. You will work collaboratively with staff to promote a positive culture and help students achieve their potential. The academy is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, committed to inclusive education and personal development.

Benefits

Wellbeing support resources

Discount schemes

Pension scheme

Career pathways and training

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service

Qualifications

• Experience in mainstream or specialist education setting preferred.
• Ability to respond to emotional, social, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support whole class lessons, group work, and one-on-one with pupils.
• Ensure safety and facilitate access to learning for children.

Skills

Knowledge of SEN

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Hallamshire Academy

Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistants - Hallamshire Academy

Position:Teaching Assistants: Grade NJC7-12 and NJC Grade 15-20

Hours and Salary:34 hours per week

School and Location:Hallamshire Academy, Sheffield

Contract type:Full-time, Permanent

About our School

At Hallamshire Academy, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional education thatnurtures curiosity, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Located in the heart of Sheffield, Hallamshire Academy is a new independent school catering to students aged 7 to 19 with diverse learning needs. Our specialist provision supports young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, and attachment disorders.

Hallamshire is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust – we are a group of mainly special schools operating across South Yorkshire, with successful specialist provision in every South Yorkshire borough. We have worked closely with Sheffield City Council to develop this new independent provision for the young people of Northwest Sheffield.

Our Vision

At our school, we believe in empowering students, fostering independence, and promoting kindness and mutual respect. Our goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the modern world. By nurturing a strong sense of community, encouraging curiosity, and fostering a love for lifelong learning, we equip our students with the confidence to embrace future opportunities.

We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential—not just academically, but in building the skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive as independent, responsible individuals. In our supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment, every student is valued and respected.

About the Trust

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 17 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.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant 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.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded from the Nexus Trust website.

Completed application forms are to be returned via email or post to or postal address: [e-mail] or by post to Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sacha Schofield via [e-mail]

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.