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Job summary

Forest View School in Rotherham is seeking Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team at Hilltop sites. The role is full-time, 31.25 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9am–3:35pm with 50 extra minutes on Wednesdays for staff meeting.

You will support whole class lessons, small groups and one-to-one work with pupils, including students with SEN, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. The school offers CPD opportunities, wellbeing support, and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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Job profile for Teaching Assistant level 2

Teaching Assistant level 2

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Job details

Salary Salary: Full time Band D (Scale point 5 - 6) Actual Salary: £19,316-£19,622 (for full-time hours) FTE salary £26,429 - £26,847 Contractual hours 31.25 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching, Special School Date posted 14/09/2026 Job reference REQ23959 Attachments attachment Forest View Level 2 TA Job Spec.docx attachment NEXUS Application Form.docx

Job description

School and Location: Forest View School, Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham. S62 7JD

Hours/Days: Full-time hours are 31.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am – 3.35pm; with an additional 50 minutes weekly on Wednesday for staff meeting.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Wednesday 23 rd September 2026 at 4pm

Shortlisting date: Thursday 24 th September 2026

Interview date: Thursday 1 st October 2026

About our School

Hilltop is a designated 2-19 special day school for pupils with severe and profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

We are situated across two sites in Rotherham: Hilltop site in Maltby and Hilltop Forest View site in Rawmarsh. Each site is designated to meet pupils' needs via its curriculum offer. Pupils generally attend the Maltby site for key stages 1 and 2 of their education. For key stage 3 to 5 pupils, EHCP plans are reviewed, and the school considers which site is best suited to meet their educational needs.

You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish. Our ambition and yours will be that Hilltop is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Hilltop deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

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 23 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.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistants 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

Further information

Visits are warmly welcomed, or alternatively you may like an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact the school office who will put you through the correct person:

Forest View School – 01709222087

Further information can be found on our school website https://www.nexusmat.org/careers

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.

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