Full job descriptionRoma-Slovak Speaking Teaching Assistant and Pastoral Attendance Support*Location: Sheffield

*Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

*Contract: Term-Time Only

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and fluent Roma-Slovak speaking Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community in Sheffield. This vital role combines direct classroom assistance with a strong focus on pastoral care and attendance support, helping to bridge the gap between school, Roma-Slovak speaking students, and their families.
The RoleThe successful candidate will play a pivotal role in boosting student engagement, improving attendance, and ensuring pupils feel supported both academically and emotionally. Your time will be dynamically split between targeted pastoral outreach and classroom support:
*Attendance & Pastoral Focus: Leading initiatives to improve school attendance, conducting family outreach, and providing a trusted point of contact for Roma-Slovak families.

*Classroom Support: Working directly within the classroom to help Roma-Slovak speaking pupils overcome language barriers, access the curriculum, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities*Pastoral & Attendance Support: Monitoring student attendance, identifying barriers to engagement, and working proactively with families and school staff to improve regular school attendance.

*Translation & Interpretation: Providing crucial Roma-Slovak translation and interpretation support for pupils, parents, and carers during meetings, phone calls, and daily school life.

*Classroom Integration: Supporting Roma-Slovak speaking children within the classroom to ensure they understand tasks, stay motivated, and feel included.

*Family Liaison: Building strong, trusting relationships between the school and the local Roma-Slovak community to foster a supportive learning environment.

*Collaboration & Record Keeping: Working alongside the school’s safeguarding and pastoral teams to maintain accurate records and track student well-being.

The Ideal Candidate*Language Skills: Fluent in Roma-Slovak and English (both spoken and written).

*Experience: Experience working with children, young people, or families in an educational or community-support setting is highly desirable.

*Pastoral Skills: A compassionate, patient approach with a genuine passion for supporting student well-being, inclusion, and attendance.

*Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with families and school staff.

*Reliability: Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently to manage pastoral priorities.

What We Offer*A deeply rewarding opportunityin Sheffield to make a tangible, positive impact on the attendance, well-being, and academic success of Roma-Slovak pupils.

*A supportive, collaborative school environment with a dedicated staff team.

*Ongoing professional guidance and support from Tradewind Recruitment.

*Competitive rates of pay.

To Apply: If you are passionate about community engagement and want to make a difference as a Roma-Slovak speaking TA with Pastoral Attendance support in Sheffield, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today