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Do you have advanced skills in delivering numeracy and literacy interventions tailored specifically for Key Stage 2 pupils struggling to meet expected standards?

Are you naturally calm, authoritative, and capable of managing low-level disruption using established positive behaviour strategies?

Can you effectively lead small group work while maintaining the concentration and engagement of all pupils?

Partnering with Randstad Education in Sheffield means accessing the area's best opportunities first. We are committed to nurturing your career, offering unparalleled local support, free professional development, and exclusive access to high-quality vacancies across the Sheffield areas.

This thriving primary school, located in the accessible S43 postcode near the Derbyshire border, is celebrated for its strong focus on academic progress and a nurturing learning environment. The school benefits from a highly stable teaching team and strong leadership, seeking a proactive and skilled Teaching Assistant to strengthen their Key Stage 2 intervention programme and support pupil attainment targets.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will focus on academic acceleration and classroom support:

• Targeted Intervention: Plan and execute rigorous, evidenced-based interventions for pupils identified as working below age-related expectations in Maths and English.

• Resource Adaptation: Create customised visual aids, manipulatives, and scaffolding tools to support learning within the Key Stage 2 classroom.

• Assessment Monitoring: Assist the Class Teacher in administering standardised reading/spelling tests and meticulously recording results for analysis.

• Classroom Presence: Act as a second adult in the classroom, circulating effectively to reinforce instructions and address minor off-task behaviour swiftly.

• Pupil Feedback: Provide encouraging and constructive feedback to pupils during independent work sessions to maintain motivation.

• Liaison: Attend planning and intervention review meetings, providing crucial input regarding pupil response and progress data.

Requirements

The school requires an experienced professional who demonstrates:

• Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning is mandatory.

• Experience: Significant proven success in delivering literacy and numeracy interventions to Key Stage 2 pupils.

• Subject Knowledge: Confident understanding of the structure of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, particularly Year 5 and 6 expectations.

• Personal Qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication, with a high degree of professionalism and reliability.

• Compliance: Must possess a current Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus: Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every suitable candidate you refer to us (T&Cs apply).

• Competitive Pay: Paid weekly through a reliable and local payroll system.

• CPD: Access to free accredited training, including courses on SATs preparation support.

• Support: Dedicated Sheffield-based consultant providing local expertise.

Apply Now!

If you are a high-performing Intervention Specialist seeking a long-term role in the S43 area, apply without delay!

For further information, feel free to call us on 0114 274 3765 or email us at sheffield@randstadeducation.co.uk