Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Hilltop School (Forest View Site)

Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Rotherham is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves working collaboratively in a classroom setting to facilitate learning and personal care. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of SEN is advantageous. The trust offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Counselling and wellbeing support

Discount schemes

Leading pension scheme

Career training opportunities

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide aspirations for students' futures and promote a positive culture.
• Knowledge of social and mental health needs is advantageous.
• Experience in providing personal care and hygiene needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Support whole class lessons, group work, and one-to-one sessions.
• Ensure the safety of children while facilitating access to learning.
• Make judgements on student attainment and help them celebrate success.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Hilltop School (Forest View Site)

Position: Teaching Assistant level 3NJC 7 - 11 x 2 positions

Hours and Salary: 31.25 hours Actual Salary: £19,511 - £20,296 FTE salary: £26,403 - £28,142

Working pattern: Hours/Days 31.25 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 3.35pm; Wednesdays 9am – 4.25pm

School and Location: Forest View, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7JD

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 11th January 2026

Shortlisting date: 12th January 2026

Interview date: 19th January 2026

About our School

Hilltop is a designated 2-19 special day school for pupils with severe and profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

We are situated across two sites in Rotherham: Hilltop site in Maltby and Hilltop Forest View site in Rawmarsh. Each site is designated to meet pupils' needs via its curriculum offer. Pupils generally attend the Maltby site for key stages 1 and 2 of their education. For key stage 3 to 5 pupils, EHCP plans are reviewed, and the school considers which site is best suited to meet their educational needs.

You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish. Our ambition and yours will be that Hilltop is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Hilltop deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision, and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Level 3 Teaching Assistants 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.

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

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Richard Bone [e-mail]

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.