Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in local schools? Are you seeking a rewarding role where no two days are the same and where you can positively impact children's learning and development?

Career Teachers Sheffield is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to work across our fantastic network of primary and secondary schools throughout Sheffield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for individuals who can contribute positively to school communities, support pupils to achieve their full potential, and help create engaging learning environments where children can thrive.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, recently qualified, or have substantial experience working with children and young people in another capacity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with Career Teachers:

* Dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your employment journey
* Competitive rates of pay paid weekly through PAYE
* Access to a wide range of local schools across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
* Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent placements
* Full-time and part-time opportunities available
* Free online CPD training and professional development courses
* Access to Affinity Xtra benefits including rewards and discounts
* Refer a Friend scheme with excellent referral bonuses
* Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle and commitments

Role & Responsibilities:

* Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group settings
* Delivering interventions to help pupils achieve their learning goals
* Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs
* Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement
* Assisting teachers in delivering an engaging and inclusive curriculum
* Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
* Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
* Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development
* Upholding safeguarding and welfare responsibilities at all times

Requirements:

We are particularly interested in candidates who hold:

* Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
* CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
* Equivalent childcare, education or youth work qualifications

We would also love to hear from individuals with significant experience supporting children and young people through:

* Sports coaching and football coaching
* Youth work and mentoring
* Scouts, Guides, Brownies or Cubs leadership
* Holiday clubs and activity camps
* Residential support work
* Nursery and childcare settings
* Community and voluntary organisations

The successful candidate will be:

* Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
* Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
* Committed to making a positive impact every day
* Able to work effectively as part of a school team

Compliance & Safeguarding

Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be required to complete our registration and compliance procedures.

This includes obtaining satisfactory references covering the previous two years, an Enhanced DBS check registered to the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one, which we can assist with), verification of qualifications and employment history checks in line with safeguarding guidelines.

Apply Today

If you are a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield, or you have relevant experience working with children and young people and are ready to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference in local schools across Sheffield.