Job Description

Salary

Band G (31,067-33,366) Pro Rata

Region

Sheffield

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

04/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20665



Sheffield Road,

Woodhouse Mill,

Sheffield

S13 9ZD

Contract:

Part time, Temporary - potential to become permanent.

Hours:

26.5 hours Monday to Friday

Closing date:

17 July 2025

Interview:

: 21 July 2025



The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team to work 26.5 hours (26 hours and 30 minutes) - term time only. There is a possibility that this post will become permanent.



The main purpose of the post is to work under the direct supervision of teaching staff. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, applicants are required to have excellent subject knowledge in maths and English with an understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum.



At Aston Fence, we are passionate about education and as a school, we strive to develop the skills and talents of all our pupils and to nurture within them a love of learning, which will stay with them throughout their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who would like to join our dedicated and hardworking team.



Please state skills, expertise and qualifications relevant to children in a school environment. It is essential that you have qualifications for this post - NVQ 3 or equivalent and preferably experience of working with children with SEND.



We are looking for someone who:


is an enthusiastic and caring person

is able to support and enthuse children in their learning and achievement

has good communication and interpersonal skills

has high expectations of behaviour and standards

is self-motivated, keen to learn and has effective organisational skills

has a strong commitment to working as part of a team

has a flexible approach

will share our commitment to wellbeing & mental health




We can offer you:


an exciting opportunity to work with children as part of an outstanding team

a welcoming, friendly and caring ethos

a vibrant and welcoming learning environment

supportive colleagues, governing body, parents and community.




This post involves working with children; therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed in-line with our current risk assessment. Please telephone the school to arrange an appointment on 0114 2692688.



Further details and application forms can be obtained from the school email address office@astonfence.org



Please be aware that online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.