Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Roma/Slovak Speaking)

Whiteways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8EX

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year
• Actual salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 – 6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum Actual Salary: £19,329 - £19,635 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cascade Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Roma/Slovak Speaking) to join the Trust.

We recommend you read our recent Ofsted report to understand the diverse needs of our community, and how our dedicated and ambitious staff team support our children to succeed. Our school is rated good, with KS2 outcomes at or above national.

Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.

Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted, with two new schools joining in the new year.

Whiteways Primary School is a collaborative, multicultural and vibrant place to work. We pride ourselves on working together as a staff team to ensure we give our children the best starting points in life. Our curriculum is what excites the children for learning, and we strive to be innovative in our teaching approaches. We continually celebrate our uniqueness and diversity through our curriculum and community cohesion; making learning purposeful, immersive and challenging.

The Role:

The role is based at Whiteways Primary School which has an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking senior leadership team. You will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. The role will also be based in the school admin team helping improve attendance outcomes for the school, working closely with families.

The main duties will involve:

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom and admin team
• Improving attendance and punctuality
• Improve communication between Home and School
• Provide translation between school and families
• To work with parents and the school to handle and resolve challenges together
• Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
• Supporting children’s learning and development through play
• Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
• Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing & filing

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children

• Have a good understanding of child development
• Work closely within the year group and whole school team
• Experience of providing a stimulating, fun, engaging and educational environment for all children
• Be keen to work in partnership with teachers and as part of a cohesive team
• Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
• Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community

• To engage families in activities which support children’s learning

• Be able to work under instruction as well as having the ability to use their own initiative
• Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community
• Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to group thinking, planning etc.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children

• Have a good understanding of child development
• Work closely within the year group and whole school team
• Experience of providing a stimulating, fun, engaging and educational environment for all children
• Be keen to work in partnership with teachers and as part of a cohesive team
• Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
• Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community

• To engage families in activities which support children’s learning

• Be able to work under instruction as well as having the ability to use their own initiative
• Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community
• Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to group thinking, planning etc.

What the school offers its staff

For all your hard work, we provide:

• A successful and visionary team to support you
• A supportive and committed staff team
• We cover cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work

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.

Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form and provide any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children prior to interview. Any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

How to apply:

If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Beth Callaghan via email at recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.

You can download the word version of the application form from Cascade’s website – Recruitment | Cascade MAT

Please do not use Sheffield City Council application form

Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026

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

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.

Additional documents

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

Whiteways Recruitment Pack - TA2 (Roma-Slovak Speaking).pdf - 952 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whiteways Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiteways Primary School website
• Email address: Recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2423169
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiteways-primary-school

At Whiteways Primary School, we envision a dynamic and inclusive learning community where every child is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Our commitment is to nurture a love for learning, foster creativity, and instil values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student is prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. Together with families and the broader community, we aim to inspire lifelong learners who are confident, compassionate, and equipped to make positive contributions to society.

Arranging a visit to Whiteways Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.

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