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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Lotus Academy · Sheffield · Sheffield

Job description

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.

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About this school

Lotus Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 6–16

Inadequate
Pupils
90
Avg teacher salary
£51,698
Pupil:teacher ratio
8.7:1
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 7WE

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Salary
£27,275 - £29,542 (Actual Salary £21,009 - £22,755)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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