Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Lotus Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours, Monday – 8am – 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday – 8am – 3pm, Friday 8am – 1:30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC 05-06 FTE £25,584 - £25,989
• Actual salary: £19,705 - £20,018

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

We are looking for colleagues who:

• Are resilient and adaptable
• Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
• Feel privileged to support and champion our learners
• Are proactive and able to use their initiative
• Can work under pressure and respond flexibly to changing needs

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference for neurodiverse young people, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Lotus Hub @ Stocksbridge is an exciting new provision that opened in September 2025, designed to support neurodiverse learners within a nurturing and aspirational environment. Situated within Stocksbridge High School, the hub will cater for up to 20 students in Key Stage 3, expanding to include Key Stage 4 as the provision grows.

This bespoke setting offers a small, supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. The provision is tailored for learners with Special Educational Needs, specifically those with communication and interaction needs and a diagnosis of Autism. Although the hub operates separately from Stocksbridge High School, our learners will access appropriate elements of mainstream education where it will enhance their learning experience.

As a specialist SEMH provision, we operate through a trauma‑informed, relational approach embedded across classrooms, routines, and leadership behaviours. Small class sizes, personalised learning pathways, and a strong emphasis on emotional regulation ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive. Our staff team works collaboratively with families, external professionals, and trust partners to provide a consistent, nurturing, and forward‑thinking learning environment.

Joining Lotus Hub @ Stocksbridge means becoming part of a compassionate, committed, and innovative team that genuinely changes lives. Staff are empowered, supported, and valued, working within a culture that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of relationships, Lotus Hub @ Stocksbridge is an inspiring place to build your career and transform the futures of young people.

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 about the job

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

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant L2 - Job Profile and Person Spec (1).pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

Level 2 TA at Stocksbridge ADVERT (1).pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lotus Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 6 to 16
• School size: 90 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: otyas@nexusmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holgate-meadows-school-sheffield

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