Teaching Assistant Level 3 with Early Years Qualification
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a8402ea1-fa1a-495a-9086-87c414ba0363 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a friendly, welcoming and creative school with an inclusive ethos where families, staff and children work together. The children’s happiness and well-being are our priority.
We are situated in Millhouses, South West of the city and we are part of the Peak Edge Academy Trust. The Governors of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children in our preschool. Enthusiasm, patience and being hard working are attributes we would appreciate. Our school has a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year), Foundation Stage 2 and KS1. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. We are only interested in hearing from candidates with a level 3 qualification that is full and relevant in a Foundation Stage 1 (pre-school). You can click here to check.
This role is to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants and alongside Class Teachers to assist with the teaching and support of children in order to provide high quality provision. Some of the children with whom you would be working could have specific needs. These may include autism, ADHD, learning and speech difficulties and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children, particularly those with special needs.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS and children with additional needs
• Has a commitment to inclusivity.
• Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
• Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
• Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly and welcoming school
• Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff and governor team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected.
Further details about the role
If you think you are the right person to join our team we would love to hear from you.
The Trust application form is attached to this advert and these should be returned to Vicky Abdy by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 16th July 2025 by emailing to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
Interviews will be held on Friday 18th July 2025.
Further details are included in the job description. 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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services DBS check in line with section 115 of the Police Act 1997. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The school
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a friendly, welcoming and creative school with an inclusive ethos where families, staff and children work together. The children’s happiness and well-being are our priority.
We are situated in Millhouses, South West of the city and we are part of the Peak Edge Academy Trust. The Governors of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children in our preschool. Enthusiasm, patience and being hard working are attributes we would appreciate. Our school has a 26 place pre-school and three form entry (90 children in each year), Foundation Stage 2 and KS1. We are proud of our children who are enthusiastic, kind and happy.
The role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. We are only interested in hearing from candidates with a level 3 qualification that is full and relevant in a Foundation Stage 1 (pre-school). You can click here to check.
This role is to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants and alongside Class Teachers to assist with the teaching and support of children in order to provide high quality provision. Some of the children with whom you would be working could have specific needs. These may include autism, ADHD, learning and speech difficulties and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children, particularly those with special needs.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS and children with additional needs
• Has a commitment to inclusivity.
• Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
• Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
• Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly and welcoming school
• Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff and governor team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected.
Further details about the role
If you think you are the right person to join our team we would love to hear from you.
The Trust application form is attached to this advert and these should be returned to Vicky Abdy by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 16th July 2025 by emailing to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
Interviews will be held on Friday 18th July 2025.
Further details are included in the job description. 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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services DBS check in line with section 115 of the Police Act 1997. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.