Level 2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6AN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2250b3cf-af3d-4172-b740-9683caf34195 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS children 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.
• Holds or is working towards a Level 2 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
Enthusiasm, patience and being hard-working are attributes we would appreciate.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly, 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Stannington 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.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
• Has experience of working with EYFS children 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.
• Holds or is working towards a Level 2 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
Enthusiasm, patience and being hard-working are attributes we would appreciate.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A friendly, 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Stannington 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.