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Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours and Salary: 37 Hours per week – Grade 6 NJC 22 to 26 FTE £,699 - £37,280 Pro Rata: £29,551.43 - £33,695.38

School and Location: Kingfisher Academy, Beighton Community Hospital, Sevenairs Road, Sheffield, S20 1NZ

Closing date: 9:005 th January 2026

Shortlisting date: 6 th January 2025

Interview date: W/C 12 th January 2025

We are a Hospital School who work with pupils with a variety of medical and mental health conditions across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has a real passion to support and enable the learning and development of children Kingfisher Academy. The position will appeal to experienced higher level teaching assistants and, in particular, individuals who have other skills/experience in mental health, as we feel these attributes will complement the role well. We are looking for practitioners who have an innovative approach to their work, align with our values of Learn, Care and Grow, and aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the support they offer.

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.

The successful candidate will primarily be at our Chapel House site in Hillsborough S6 2LW.

Whether you are an experienced teaching assistant who has worked within specialist education 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.

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

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

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

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Gary Smith on 0114 5513650 or gsmith@nexusmat.org

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.