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We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our brand-new school in Sheffield. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
As a TA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school. You will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.
You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.
Our leadership team will invest in your professional development in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.
Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.
Our School
River Valley School is a brand-new school opening in January 2026, looking after children and young people aged 6- 18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.
Our school is situated adjacent to and in collaboration with the brand-new Skills Street Project.
Hours
Term Time: This aligns with the Sheffield local authority.
Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week.
The role is full-time, over five days per week.
Why Five Rivers?
1. o Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
2. o Blue Light Card
3. o Company Pension
4. o Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
5. o Employee Support Programmes
6. o Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
7. o On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
8. o Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
9. o Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
10. o Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
11. o Good written and IT skills.
12. o Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
13. o Able to actively listen to others.
14. o Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
15. o Have the Right to Work in the UK
If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.
Safeguarding Statement
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.