School Name
Archdale School Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL
Details
To start asap Monday,Tuesday, Thursday Friday 8.35am to 3.35pm Wednesday 8.35am to 4.05pm
Are you keen to take on a new challenge, and have a ‘positive can do attitude’ which will enhance our happy team? Archdale School is a school which educates and cares for primary aged pupils who have a range of learning difficulties and disabilities including Autism.
We are looking for teaching assistants who are up for working in a challenging, forward thinking school.
- Are you calm and patient?
- Are you passionate about working with children who have learning difficulties and autism?
- Are you committed to supporting children’s needs when their behaviour challenges us?
- Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families?
- Do you want to work in a school where ‘pupils come first’ and are taught and cared for as the individuals they are?
- Do you have high standards and expectations?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then you might be the teaching assistant we are looking for and we might be the right school for you.
We can offer:
- Wonderful children who we learn from every day
- Supportive parents who have a strong sense of community
- A professional, committed and friendly staff team
- A strong positive ethos and a school where everyone is valued and treated with respect
- The opportunity to undertake a range of professional development opportunities
- An employee assistance programme and wellbeing committee
- A committed and dedicated leadership team and Governing Body
Thank you for considering joining Archdale School. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete our application form, ensuring that all parts are completed.
Please also ensure that you complete your personal statement and why you think you are suitable for this role.
Applications should be received by am, Tuesday 10th November 2026
Interviews will be hold on Tuesday 17th November 2026
Applications should be emailed to the school business manager, Rae McGuire – recruitment@archdale.sheffield.sch.uk
Good luck with your application
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