At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with complex needs and facilitate their learning journey.
- Company: Lotus Academy, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Wellbeing support, career development opportunities, and flexible working policies.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering positive learning experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Teaching Assistant and knowledge of SEN preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31015 - 33673 £ per year.
Position: Intervention Team Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Working Hours:
- Monday – 8am – 4pm
- Tuesday to Thursday – 8am – 3pm
- Friday – 8am – 1:30pm
Salary: NJC 15‑20 FTE £31,015 - £33,673 (actual £23,889.93 - £25,937.31, inclusive of provisional 3.3% cost of living pay award)
School and location: Lotus Academy, Lindsay Road, Sheffield S5 7WE
Contract type: Full Time (Term Time Only) / Permanent
Closing date: Monday 29th June at 12noon.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, ensuring safety and facilitating access to learning.
- Work as part of a team to support whole class lessons, group work, and one‑to‑one sessions.
- Assist with personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.
- Make judgements on attainment and progress, celebrate achievements, and promote a positive learning culture.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant in mainstream or specialist settings.
- Knowledge of SEN and experience responding to emotional, social and mental health needs desirable.
- Flexible, committed, and able to work as part of a supportive team.
Benefits
- Wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice; option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership.
- Discount schemes for savings with retailers, restaurants, activities, lifestyle services.
- Automatic pension enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching for career development.
- Induction package to settle into the role.
- Opportunity to share quality practice with other professional TAs, teachers and the wider team.
- Internal opportunities across Trust academies and specialised national projects.
- Flexible working policies.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Safeguarding and Disclosures
This post involves working with children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check.
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Intervention Team Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Lotus Academy in Sheffield employer: Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Lotus Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a strong focus on supporting pupils with complex needs, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, flexible working policies, and access to wellbeing resources, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in Sheffield, the academy offers a supportive environment where teaching assistants can thrive and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
