Teaching Assistant in Sheffield

Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas

Start Date: Immediate opportunities available

Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities

Pay: Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable

Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Why Choose Connex Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions.
• Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Roles available across primary and secondary schools.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit, featuring more than 24 CPD courses.
• Wellbeing support and refresher training designed for today's classroom environments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant.
• Opportunities available throughout the academic year.
• Guaranteed Work Agreements available for eligible candidates, offering greater consistency and security where applicable.

Support Pupils to Achieve Their Potential

Are you a committed Teaching Assistant looking for flexible supply work, a longer-term placement or your next permanent school-based opportunity? Connex Education works in partnership with a range of primary and secondary schools across Sheffield, recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent opportunities. We support schools with their staffing requirements throughout the academic year, helping to provide consistent classroom support and positive learning experiences for pupils.

Whether you already have classroom experience or have worked with children and young people in childcare, education, youth work or similar settings, we'll help you explore opportunities that match your experience, availability and career goals.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting teachers and helping pupils reach their full potential in a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Depending on your placement, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support or interventions where required.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Assisting with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources.
• Supporting positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

About Our Partner Schools

We work with a network of primary and secondary schools across Sheffield and the surrounding areas, including community schools, academies and multi-academy trusts. Our partner schools offer a variety of learning environments and may provide:

• Supportive and experienced leadership teams.
• Inclusive and welcoming school communities.
• A strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and achievement.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams.
• High expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.

Whether you're looking for short-term flexibility or a longer-term opportunity, we'll take the time to understand your preferences and help match you with schools where you can thrive.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity could suit:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants.
• Learning Support Assistants.
• Classroom Support Assistants.
• Candidates with experience working with children or young people in education, childcare, youth work or similar settings.
• Individuals looking to build a long-term career within education.

Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people within a school, childcare or similar setting.
• A positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Please Note: Priority will be given to candidates with previous relevant experience working with children or young people, particularly within education, childcare, youth work or similar settings. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and be willing to complete all required pre-employment, safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Safeguarding Statement

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and all relevant safeguarding legislation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We respect and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.