Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Bents Green School in Sheffield

Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Bents Green School.

Position: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Hours and Salary: 34 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) per year NJC 7-12 £21,276 to £23,550 Actual Salary (£26,403 to £28,598 FTE)

School and Location: Bents Green School, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 7TB

Contract type: Various contracts, Permanent, Temporary until 31 August 2026

Closing date: 4 January 2026

Interview date: 15 January 2026

About our School: At our core, we are a kind, resilient, and patient team who believe that no two days are the same when working with young people. Guided by the principle that behaviour is communication, we provide a trauma-informed, student-centred approach that recognises and responds to the complex needs of every learner. We are committed to inclusion and practice unconditional positive regard, ensuring each student feels valued, respected, and safe. Through a culture of nurture and adaptability, we create learning environments where trust can grow and progress can be made.

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 19 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.

The Role:

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs including support for pupils in distress.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Supervise pupils and attend to their personal needs and implement personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

What you can expect from us:

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice.
• 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.
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies.
• Flexible working policies.
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

To apply: If you’re interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information: For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact El Drayson, Head of School (Ringinglow) Telephone 0114 2363545. Further information can be found on our school website www.bentsgreen.co.uk.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.