Senior Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1FD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a6377363-7486-4b6b-897e-b9fac9c4e992 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of this forward-thinking school are currently looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support in our integrated nurture and learning support provision at Reignhead Primary School – this is otherwise known as Silver Base
Thisis a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.You will be expected to teach and deliver specific interventions and have experience supporting and working closely with children with SEND needs with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health needs.
In this role you will work alongside and be supported by the provision class teacher and HLTA Pastoral Lead.
Candidates should have:
• The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent relationships with children and staff
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Resilience, dedication and the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative
• Supported SEND children in the primary sector
• Experience working with, planning and teaching children in 1:1 and small group situations
• Relevant training such as – SCERTS, attention autism, PECs, curiosity boxes, Team Teach (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
The school offers:
• Children who are eager to learn and are proud of their school
• A dedicated and driven team who strive for improvement
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A supportive and committed governing body
• An environmentally sustainable site which offers a fantastic learning environment for all our children including an on-site woodland area
• A Family of Schools network which offers collaborative working.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
At Reignhead School, we create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, one in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. Our school motto is "Together We Belong, Together We Grow, Together We Succeed" and we are passionate about Reignhead children achieving the highest possible standards in their work, in their attitudes to life and as good citizens. Our B.E.S.T. Core Values are at the heart of everything that we do.
If you think you are the right person to join our team and want to make a difference to the Reignhead community, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0114 2475767 to make an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.
The Governors of this forward-thinking school are currently looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support in our integrated nurture and learning support provision at Reignhead Primary School – this is otherwise known as Silver Base
Thisis a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.You will be expected to teach and deliver specific interventions and have experience supporting and working closely with children with SEND needs with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health needs.
In this role you will work alongside and be supported by the provision class teacher and HLTA Pastoral Lead.
Candidates should have:
• The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent relationships with children and staff
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Resilience, dedication and the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative
• Supported SEND children in the primary sector
• Experience working with, planning and teaching children in 1:1 and small group situations
• Relevant training such as – SCERTS, attention autism, PECs, curiosity boxes, Team Teach (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
The school offers:
• Children who are eager to learn and are proud of their school
• A dedicated and driven team who strive for improvement
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A supportive and committed governing body
• An environmentally sustainable site which offers a fantastic learning environment for all our children including an on-site woodland area
• A Family of Schools network which offers collaborative working.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
At Reignhead School, we create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, one in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. Our school motto is "Together We Belong, Together We Grow, Together We Succeed" and we are passionate about Reignhead children achieving the highest possible standards in their work, in their attitudes to life and as good citizens. Our B.E.S.T. Core Values are at the heart of everything that we do.
If you think you are the right person to join our team and want to make a difference to the Reignhead community, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0114 2475767 to make an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.