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Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Westfield School · Sheffield · Sheffield

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.

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About this school

Westfield School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
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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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 1HQ

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Salary
£26,403.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 SCP 7 - 12 (Actual salary £22,709 - £24,597)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
23 June 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026

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