SEN Teaching Assistant

Nether Green Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3QP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: This post is to work 2 days per week - 13 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £26,403 and £28,598
• Pay scale: Grade 4 Point 7-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and governors of Nether Green Infant School are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a great opportunity to become part of our wonderful, inclusive school.

The successful candidate will join us to be part of a strong team and contribute to the school’s calm, nurturing, and positive approach. The post holder will work alongside teachers and Teaching Assistants to support the teaching and learning of our ‘Butterflies SEND hub provision’.

You must:

• Have gained a Level 3 qualification for Early Years or KS1 or equivalent as a minimum requirement
• Have experience of working with children with SEND
• Have experience of working with children with a range of needs including Autism and Speech and Language difficulties
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and have experience of working with children in this age group
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the individual needs of the children
• Be prepared to support children’s physical needs including supporting toileting, changing nappies and feeding children
• Be able to adapt and change your practice in order to meet the diverse range of needs of our children
• Willing to work closely with other professionals taking on board advice and strategies to support children’s individual needs
• Have a good understanding of how the fundamentals of reading, writing and Maths develop in EYFS and KS1
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to achieve the best outcomes for the children
• Have very good communication skills both written and verbal
• Enjoy working with young children
• Be willing to work as a team player or on their own initiative
• Be able to develop working relationships with children, parents and staff
• Be committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Have a willingness to undertake further training

What the school offers its staff

We can offer applicants the opportunity to work in a school which:

Has happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking children who are a joy to teach

Has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who work together to provide an excellent education for all our pupils

Values opportunities for CPD and encourages staff to continue to learn and develop their knowledge and skills

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The children, staff and governors of Nether Green Infant School are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is a great opportunity to become part of our wonderful, inclusive school.

The successful candidate will join us to be part of a strong team and contribute to the school’s calm, nurturing, and positive approach. The post holder will work alongside teachers and Teaching Assistants to support the teaching and learning of our ‘Butterflies SEND hub provision’.

Our Butterflies Hub operates full time for the duration of the school day. We have 7 children who attend the provision for all or the vast majority of the day and a small number of pupils who attend for selected parts of the day to access specific provision or interventions. All children in our hub have an EHCP or are on the EHCP pathway.

Visits to our school to meet our fabulous children and highly skilled staff team are welcomed.

You must:

• Have gained a Level 3 qualification for Early Years or KS1 or equivalent as a minimum requirement
• Have experience of working with children with SEND
• Have experience of working with children with a range of needs including Autism and Speech and Language difficulties
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and have experience of working with children in this age group
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the individual needs of the children
• Be prepared to support children’s physical needs including supporting toileting, changing nappies and feeding children
• Be able to adapt and change your practice in order to meet the diverse range of needs of our children
• Willing to work closely with other professionals taking on board advice and strategies to support children’s individual needs
• Have a good understanding of how the fundamentals of reading, writing and Maths develop in EYFS and KS1
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to achieve the best outcomes for the children
• Have very good communication skills both written and verbal
• Enjoy working with young children
• Be willing to work as a team player or on their own initiative
• Be able to develop working relationships with children, parents and staff
• Be committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn Have a willingness to undertake further training

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th November at 9:00 am

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and have high expectations of children, we would welcome your application.

Please return your completed application form to enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches may be performed as part of the pre-recruitment checks. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Nether Green Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nether Green Infant School website
• Email address: enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2304094
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nether-green-infant-school

Our school is situated on the outskirts of the south west of Sheffield city centre. We are full of happy, hard-working four to seven year olds and a dedicated and committed staff team. Nether Green Infant School is a fantastic place to be; the best interests of the children inform our decision making and we do our best to ensure that our children are happy, well cared for and able to access an exciting and motivating curriculum that enables them to shine as individuals.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 acknowledged that we are a 'good' school and confirmed that 'Pupils get endless opportunities to grow and shine and enjoy coming to school. Staff work hard to meet the needs of every child.' . We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and happy and it is our aim to provide all our children with the best learning opportunities within a happy, caring and nurturing environment.

Arranging a visit to Nether Green Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.

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