Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 5ES |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d1f59c4f-a580-4801-be7c-91cb18967fae |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
• Be able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
• Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous
• Supports pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning
• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Has a sense of humour combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to CPD
• Has knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has experience of working in a school
What the school offers its staff
Mosborough Primary is a larger than average school, situated in the village of Mosborough. We are a warm welcoming school in the heart of the local community. We are proud of our energetic and enthusiastic children and supportive families. We ensure we provide them with inspiring opportunities to learn, delivered by highly skilled teachers and teaching assistants.
Our staff team are determined to provide the absolute best for our children. They work hard to achieve this and are fully supported through a range of high quality professional development opportunities. We talk about Team Mosborough because that is what we are. We work hard, have fun and take great pride in the opportunities we provide our pupils.
We can offer:
• a supportive team with children and family placed at the centre
• a strong commitment to staff development
• support from an experienced senior leadership team
Further details about the role
Sheffield City Council is an equal opportunities employer and has publicly committed to this by signing up to the “Two Ticks – Positive About Disabled People” scheme. This ensures that all disabled applicants, able to demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria of the job description are guaranteed an interview. It is not enough to tick that you are disabled on the monitoring form, if you are disabled and feel this applies to you, please let us know by quoting:- “I am eligible for a guaranteed interview under the two ticks scheme” on your application form at the bottom of the “Suitability for the Job” section. Please make sure this is written as a separate paragraph to make sure it does not get lost in the content of your application.
Applying for the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 0114 2486211 or email recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Application forms and further details are attached to this advert and should be returned by email to the school at recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk. If you require any further details, please contact: recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This would include willingness to participate in relevant training. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
• Be able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
• Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous
• Supports pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning
• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Has a sense of humour combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to CPD
• Has knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has experience of working in a school
What the school offers its staff
Mosborough Primary is a larger than average school, situated in the village of Mosborough. We are a warm welcoming school in the heart of the local community. We are proud of our energetic and enthusiastic children and supportive families. We ensure we provide them with inspiring opportunities to learn, delivered by highly skilled teachers and teaching assistants.
Our staff team are determined to provide the absolute best for our children. They work hard to achieve this and are fully supported through a range of high quality professional development opportunities. We talk about Team Mosborough because that is what we are. We work hard, have fun and take great pride in the opportunities we provide our pupils.
We can offer:
• a supportive team with children and family placed at the centre
• a strong commitment to staff development
• support from an experienced senior leadership team
Further details about the role
Sheffield City Council is an equal opportunities employer and has publicly committed to this by signing up to the “Two Ticks – Positive About Disabled People” scheme. This ensures that all disabled applicants, able to demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria of the job description are guaranteed an interview. It is not enough to tick that you are disabled on the monitoring form, if you are disabled and feel this applies to you, please let us know by quoting:- “I am eligible for a guaranteed interview under the two ticks scheme” on your application form at the bottom of the “Suitability for the Job” section. Please make sure this is written as a separate paragraph to make sure it does not get lost in the content of your application.
Applying for the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 0114 2486211 or email recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Application forms and further details are attached to this advert and should be returned by email to the school at recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk. If you require any further details, please contact: recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This would include willingness to participate in relevant training. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.