Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0HG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9976296b-91e2-476a-96ec-2415d9714771 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an excellent KS2 Teaching Assistant who:
• Can inspire, motivate and make learning fun
• Has experience of working within a school setting
• Has experience of working with children to develop skills and support children’s learning
• Demonstrates excellent inclusive practice
• Demonstrates evidence of working successfully with children with additional needs
• Is highly organised, flexible and self reliant
• Shows commitment to the enrichment of the curriculum and collaboration with the local community
• Has excellent communication and IT skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers, governors, staff and
the wider community
• Is a great team player who can work closely with staff and children across the school and across the Trust
The afternoons will be specifically working with children who have an EHCP.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A school with strong community ties
• A committed Family of Schools within our Academy Trust with many opportunities for partnership working and jointCPD
• Opportunities to grow and be promoted across Peak Edge Trust
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting Mrs J Whitehead, Business Support Officer, via email onJwhitehead@oughtibridge.sheffield.sch.uk, and to which completed forms should be returned. Our school is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to anenhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
We are looking for an excellent KS2 Teaching Assistant who:
• Can inspire, motivate and make learning fun
• Has experience of working within a school setting
• Has experience of working with children to develop skills and support children’s learning
• Demonstrates excellent inclusive practice
• Demonstrates evidence of working successfully with children with additional needs
• Is highly organised, flexible and self reliant
• Shows commitment to the enrichment of the curriculum and collaboration with the local community
• Has excellent communication and IT skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers, governors, staff and
the wider community
• Is a great team player who can work closely with staff and children across the school and across the Trust
The afternoons will be specifically working with children who have an EHCP.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A school with strong community ties
• A committed Family of Schools within our Academy Trust with many opportunities for partnership working and jointCPD
• Opportunities to grow and be promoted across Peak Edge Trust
Further details about the role
Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting Mrs J Whitehead, Business Support Officer, via email onJwhitehead@oughtibridge.sheffield.sch.uk, and to which completed forms should be returned. Our school is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to anenhanced DBS disclosure.
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.