SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistants (full time & part time roles available)
Nether Green Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3QPThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full Time: Monday - Friday. 39 weeks per year. Part time: Minimum of 2 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4, Payscale 7-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Full time & Part time posts available)
dependent on experience
Full time Post – 5 days per week Part time post - minimum 2 days per week
The children, staff and governors of Nether Green Infant School are looking to appoint outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants. This is a great opportunity to become part of our wonderful and inclusive school.
The successful candidates will join a strong and supportive 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 within our ‘Butterflies’ SEND hub provision.
Our Butterflies Hub operates full time throughout the school day. Seven children attend the provision full time or for the majority of the day, alongside a small number of pupils who access the provision for selected parts of the day to receive specific support or interventions. All children within the 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. Candidates can visit on Monday 1st June or Wednesday 3rd June at 3:45pm or Thursday 4th June at 9:00am. Please ring the school office on 0114 2304094 to book your place.
You must:
- Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, KS1 or equivalent
- Have experience of working with children with SEND
- Have experience of supporting children with a range of needs, including Autism and Speech and Language difficulties
- Have a good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and 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 toileting, changing nappies and feeding
- Be able to adapt your practice to meet the diverse range of needs of our children
- Be willing to work closely with other professionals and implement advice and strategies to support individual children
- Have a good understanding of how the fundamental skills of reading, writing and Maths develop in EYFS and KS1
- Be flexible and adaptable in order to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Have very good written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoy working with young children
- Be willing to work effectively as part of a team and use your initiative when required
- Be able to develop positive working relationships with children, parents and staff
- Be committed, enthusiastic and willing to undertake further training and professional development
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th June at 9:00 am
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and have high expectations of children, we would welcome your application. Please specify on the application form if you are interested in the full or part time post.
Please return your completed application form to enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer
- a friendly, supportive and experienced staff team
- a positive and welcoming working environment
- opportunities for professional development and training
- a strong team ethos
- wonderful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- supportive leadership and governors
- a school community that values wellbeing and inclusion
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nether Green Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 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
Our school is situated on the outskirts of the south west of Sheffield city centre. We are full of happy, hard-working three 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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