Teaching Assistant Level 3
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b74e8fcc-9ae2-4fdf-b4cc-6987c4016ed9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Ecclesall Primary School wish to appoint a permanent full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated staffing team.
We require a Teaching Assistant who will:
- work with small groups of SEN children to deliver a variety of learning and social skills interventions
- work alongside the SENDco to establish and lead a small SEN hub provision supporting children with their learning and social skills
- be a hardworking and patient, kind person
- have a positive, adaptable, proactive approach at all times
- have effective communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community and outside agencies
- be able to do occasional cover for a class
What the school offers its staff
• Happy, respectful children with a positive attitude towards their learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are very welcoming and willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.
• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing body who put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must be a happy one.
• We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated.
Further details about the role
All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Peak Edge Policies(and/or Policies adopted by the School Governing Board), Standing Orders and current legislationwith an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection andHealth and Safety.
- School Visiting Dates: Monday 2nd Feb 3.45pm or Wed 4th Feb 3.45pm
Please ring or email the school office on 0114 2663137 enquiries@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk if you would like to visit.
- Interviews to take place : Wednesday 11 th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Ecclesall Primary is 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 Governors of Ecclesall Primary School wish to appoint a permanent full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated staffing team.
We require a Teaching Assistant who will:
- work with small groups of SEN children to deliver a variety of learning and social skills interventions
- work alongside the SENDco to establish and lead a small SEN hub provision supporting children with their learning and social skills
- be a hardworking and patient, kind person
- have a positive, adaptable, proactive approach at all times
- have effective communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community and outside agencies
- be able to do occasional cover for a class
What the school offers its staff
• Happy, respectful children with a positive attitude towards their learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are very welcoming and willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.
• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing body who put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must be a happy one.
• We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated.
Further details about the role
All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Peak Edge Policies(and/or Policies adopted by the School Governing Board), Standing Orders and current legislationwith an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection andHealth and Safety.
- School Visiting Dates: Monday 2nd Feb 3.45pm or Wed 4th Feb 3.45pm
Please ring or email the school office on 0114 2663137 enquiries@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk if you would like to visit.
- Interviews to take place : Wednesday 11 th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Ecclesall Primary is 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.