Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3)
Newfield Secondary School
Sheffield
- £20,444 - £22,571 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/09/2022
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2022
Job overview
Post: Teaching Assistant Level 3
Contract term: Temporary (for 1 year in the first instance)
Salary: Grade 4 (£20,444 - £22,571
(actual £17,486 - £19,305 under 5 years’ service)
37 hours per week/39 weeks per year
Commencement Date: September 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant at Newfield School. Whilst this is a full-time role, part-time applicants would be considered.
Newfield School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Learning Support department. We are looking to recruit someone with a child centred approach and excellent interpersonal skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning.
Newfield School is part of Mercia Learning Trust, one of the most successful Trusts in the Yorkshire and Humber region, changes the lives of over 3000 children and young people in Sheffield and is continuing to grow.
The post will include in-class support and leading specific interventions either one to one or in small groups (Flower 125, Play Therapy, Circle of Friends, Zones of Regulation and Life skills). The successful candidate will have experience in supporting young people with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role is based within the Learning Support Team, led by our SENCO and Assistant Headteacher.
You will be passionate and committed in supporting young people both in and out of the classroom and have a robust knowledge of how special educational needs can impact young people. You will have an understanding of the Curriculum and be enthusiastic in supporting the rapid progress of all students.
You must have experience of working with children in education and be willing to support with their communication, learning and development skills. Applicants should be resilient, fast thinking and able to work independently. Most importantly, applicant will be passionate in supporting young people to achieve and thrive.
This is a challenging position that requires a very disciplined and organised applicant. Each day will bring new challenges and hurdles but should provide immense satisfaction. Initially for one year there could be the opportunity for this to be extended for outstanding members of staff.
If this excites you and you believe you have the necessary skills for this role, we would welcome your interest and application.
To apply please submit a Trust application form to recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
Please note we do NOT accept CV’s or Council application forms.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 5 June 2022
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 13 June
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
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About Newfield Secondary School
- Newfield Secondary School
- Lees Hall Road, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S8 9JP
- United Kingdom
About Newfield Secondary School
Newfield School is a mainstream secondary for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Sheffield, with approximately 1050 pupils on roll. Drawing from a wide catchment, the school offers a truly comprehensive experience.
Newfield School is part of Mercia Learning Trust, a successful multi-academy trust in the south of Sheffield. In 2025, Mercia Learning Trust was the fifth highest performing trust nationally for pupil progress at the end of KS4.
One of the benefits of our trust is the partnership work that takes places across our schools. Allowing all staff to collaborate and develop.
At Newfield School we believe in a more academic curriculum, in the desire to improve the outcomes and life chances of pupils. Like most high performing schools, we are developing our commitment to:
• A bookletised curriculum to increase our literacy offer and develop our academic content with a clearly defined pedagogical approach.
• Instructional Coaching and lesson observations.
• Development of warm/strict principles- with line ups introduced and a strong behaviour policy in lessons.
• Knowledge based approach in lessons.
• A sensible approach to workload, with a marking policy and assessment cycle that supports pupil progress and staff management of time.
• Strong relations between staff and pupils to support high challenge and respect.
• A supportive SLT who allow teachers to teach and offer professional challenge.
Newfield School places pupils at the centre of its work, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. We are establishing a more academic phase that promotes high expectations of all pupils. The school has high aspirations, and its goal is to improve life chances for each pupil irrespective of their starting point.
All our teachers are committed to realising these aims and the school is well placed to become one of the leading schools nationally.
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