Teaching Assistant

Becton School is recruiting-We are a Hospital School who work with pupils with a variety of medical and mental health conditions across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Do you have these core traits to be a successful change maker and Teaching Assistant at Becton School?

Our opportunity:

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who has a real passion to support and enable the learning and development of the children at Becton School. The position will appeal to experienced 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 and aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the support they offer.

The successful candidate will primarily be at our Chapel House provision in Hillsborough.

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.  

What you can expect:

•                    A thriving environment where you will be supported and encouraged to think in new ways

•                    An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system

•                    Access to tailored CPD through Becton School and Nexus Academies Trust

•                    Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly supportive schools who, together are helping to transform communities

Closing date: 9:00 Tuesday 12th December 2023 

Interviews will be held W/C 18th December 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Further information:

We strongly recommend that you visit us so that we can talk with you about this unique and career-defining opportunity and you will have a chance to see what we have to offer. 

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Gary Smith on 0114 551 3650 or gsmith@nexusmat.org

To apply please download the role profile and an application from the school website https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=25 and send your completed application to Becton@nexusmat.org by the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks

as part of our Prevent Duty. For more information and an application form to

apply Please visit: https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk