Job description
We are currently seeking to appoint enthusiastic and innovative Level 3 Teaching Assistants who will provide support to our students with identified additional needs. These posts will include supporting KS3 students in our Foundation Learning Pathway, support and guidance to students inside and outside of the classroom in their variety of learning needs including, on occasion, assistance with personal care and mobility needs, as well as small group and 1-1 interventions.
Applicants should have very good numeracy, literacy and communication skills and the successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with students with additional needs and have an understanding of secondary and/or primary curriculums and be keen to help young people realise their potential.
Experience of working with young people in a school setting is essential.
Applicants should be keen to:
- Support the inclusion, social integration and academic progress of students with SEND inside and outside of the mainstream classrooom
- Contribute to delivery, assessment and monitoring of student progress and support intervention
We are looking for:
- Someone who is an excellent role model, creative and motivational
- Someone who is able to inspire and challenge young people
- Someone with exciting ideas who can build on existing good practice
This role requires candidates to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of their GCSE certificates.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Westfield School
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,327
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,149
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20:1
- Academy trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 1HQ
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- Posted
- 23 June 2026
- Closing date
- 1 July 2026
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