Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Bents Green School in Sheffield

Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistant - Level 3 at Bents Green School.

Position: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Hours and Salary: 34 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) per year NJC 15-20

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

Contract type: Permanent

Interview date: TBC - mid September 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. As team players, we are reliable and collaborative, working together to deliver consistent support that leads to improved student outcomes. We celebrate the small wins and understand that every journey is unique, adapting our approach to meet students where they are, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

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. We are committed and invested in "Learning together, to be the best we can be" and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

The Role:

• Support for Pupils: Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils. Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs. Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities. Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Support for Teacher: Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment. Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate. Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested. Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress. Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed. Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests. Provide general clerical/admin support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.
• Support for the Curriculum: Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs. Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support. Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• Support for the School: Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils. Attend and participate in regular meetings. Participate in training and other learning activities as required. Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others. Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate. Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of school hours learning activities. Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

What you can expect from us: Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility. Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan. 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 giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career. An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm. The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team. Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects. Flexible working policies. Cycle to Work Scheme. Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

Further information: For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Viv Bradley, Assistant Headteacher (Ringinglow) at bents.recruitment@nexusmat.org. 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. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.