Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Hilltop School

Join the Nexus team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Hilltop School

Position: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

1 Full time Level 3 TA position based at Forest View

Salary: (Scale point 7 -11) Actual Salary: £19,297-£20,568 FTE salary £26,403 - £28,142

Hours/Days: 31.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am – 3.35pm

Location: Hilltop School Maltby and Forest View, Rawmarsh Rotherham

Contract type: Permanent from September 2025

Closing date: 4pm 17^th July 2025

Shortlisting date: 18^th July 2025

Interview date: 24^th July 2025

About our school

Hilltop School is a designated SLD (severe learning disability) school situated in two sites: Hilltop in Maltby and forest view site Rawmarsh, Rotherham.

We are a through school meaning we accept some students on a part time basis from the age of 2 in our Early Years class at Hilltop Maltby, up to our oldest students to 19. We have an offsite provision at Forest View in Rawmarsh where student from ks3 to 5 attend.

You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish. Our ambition and yours will be that Hilltop is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Hilltop deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 17 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see our website Nexus Multi Academy Trust | Learning together, to be the best we can be

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, 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.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

What you can expect us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

✓ Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

✓ Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

✓ Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

✓ Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

✓ An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

✓ The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

✓ Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

✓ Flexible working policies

✓ Cycle to Work Scheme

✓ Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

For an application form please contact: jkenny@nexusmat.org

Completed application forms are to be returned via email to Jen Kenny at jkenny@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

Visits are warmly welcomed, or alternatively you may like an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jen Kenny jkenny@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website https://www.nexusmat.org/careers

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.