Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Supporting high needs children


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S20 1FD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of this forward-thinking school are currently looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent to support children with high needs at Reignhead Primary School.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. You will be expected to teach and deliver specific interventions and have experience supporting and working closely with children with SEND needs with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health needs.

In this role you will work alongside and be supported by the class teacher.

Candidates should have:

• The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent relationships with children and staff

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Resilience, dedication and the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative

• Supported SEND children in the primary sector

• Experience working with, planning and teaching children in 1:1 and small group situations

• Relevant training such as – SCERTS, attention autism, PECs, curiosity boxes, Team Teach (desirable but not essential)

What the school offers its staff

The school offers:

• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and are proud of their school.

• A dedicated and driven team who strive for improvement

• A commitment to your professional development

• A supportive and committed governing body

• An environmentally sustainable site which offers a fantastic learning environment for all our children including an on-site woodland area

• Employee Assist support package

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. The successful candidate will complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check.

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