Teaching Assistant(s) Level 3

Teaching Assistant(s) Level 3

35 hours per week for 39 weeks per year

Grade 4 - £24,294 to £26,241 (pro-rata)

Required ASAP

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant at Level 3 to join our hardworking and supportive I.R and SEND team. We are an inclusive school who always work hard to make our practice as good as it possibly can be for all the pupils. We have an Integrated Resource here at Forge Valley School which provides support for pupils with Autism. The pupils are taught in mainstream lessons with enhanced T.A support.

This role is to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants, and alongside subject teachers, to assist with the teaching and support of children with an Integrated Resource place. The role also involves delivering interventions to develop social communication and emotional regulation skills.

The children with whom you would be working will have social communication needs, primarily Autism. You will be required to understand and support children facing these barriers.

The right candidate will:

-work effectively with subject teachers in lessons to enable pupils to access learning and make good progress

- deliver high quality interventions for both small groups and individuals

- develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff showing care, patience, empathy and encouragement

- have good Numeracy and Literacy Skills

- have experience working with young people with social communication needs

- have an ability to work using their own initiative

- have a positive and resilient mindset

- have the skills to maintain effective relationships and work well as a team

- have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

-  be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills

- a commitment to ensuring the safety of our pupils

- hold strong values that are aligned with the school and our Department

Are you:

·  passionate about teaching and learning?

·  an excellent practitioner with a positive attitude?

·  an outstanding and innovative teacher?

·  able to teach across a range of ages and abilities?

·  a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?

We can offer you:

·        the opportunity for professional growth

·        first class continuing professional development opportunities

·        a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment

·        access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members

·        Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley - Safeguarding

For further information or to visit the school, please contact:-

Lorna Jennings – PA to Headteacher

Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

Telephone: 0114 234 8805         

Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk

or go to

Forge Valley - Vacancies

Closing date: 14 April 2024

Shortlisting: 15 April 2024

Interviews: TBC