Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1AS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 965a4b15-f2ad-411f-8da8-c713b3c4cd02 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will join a strong team of teachers and teaching assistants to support the teaching and learning of the whole class, groups and individuals. He / she will:
• have high expectations for themselves, others and all aspects of school life
• be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
• have the ability to build on existing success and high standards
• be able to communicate clearly and work closely with team members to plan and prepare learning provision.
• have a very good standard of English and maths
• have a secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• have experience of working with children with the early years age range
• have a recognised early years level 3 qualification
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential
The TA may have some responsibilities which will include supporting children with special educational needs to:
• learn as effectively as possible on their own and in both class and group situations
• interact with others in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• develop social skills both in and out of the classroom
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to work
• with a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
• with friendly, well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
• in a well resourced learning environment
• in a culturally diverse community
• in a school with a record of excellent professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. As per KCSIE Sep 2025 we will be conducting an online search as part of due diligence
The successful candidate will join a strong team of teachers and teaching assistants to support the teaching and learning of the whole class, groups and individuals. He / she will:
• have high expectations for themselves, others and all aspects of school life
• be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
• have the ability to build on existing success and high standards
• be able to communicate clearly and work closely with team members to plan and prepare learning provision.
• have a very good standard of English and maths
• have a secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• have experience of working with children with the early years age range
• have a recognised early years level 3 qualification
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential
The TA may have some responsibilities which will include supporting children with special educational needs to:
• learn as effectively as possible on their own and in both class and group situations
• interact with others in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• develop social skills both in and out of the classroom
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to work
• with a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
• with friendly, well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
• in a well resourced learning environment
• in a culturally diverse community
• in a school with a record of excellent professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. As per KCSIE Sep 2025 we will be conducting an online search as part of due diligence