Level 3 Teaching Assistant with Sports Leader Responsibilities
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2EJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2e0691bf-2489-4370-b21b-af70d093bad3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Gleadless Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children with their learning. The post-holder will have experience of working with children across the key stages, including those with additional needs and vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will have additional responsibility as the school’s Sports Leader. This includes organising and leading sporting events and opportunities which complement the school’s PE curriculum.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues to support excellent outcomes for children
• Excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children
• Able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Confident liaising with teachers to plan activities to support pupils’ learning, and providing constructive feedback on their progress
• Able to secure positive social and emotional learning opportunities
• Keen to engage in further professional development to improve provision for children
• Enthusiastic about sports and keen to provide extra-curricular opportunities for children across the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
• The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes
• A professional and committed staff and governor team
• A supportive community who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best
• Regular, high quality professional development opportunities
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01142399705 to organise this. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 18th May. The job description for the position and the application form can be found here. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The governors of Gleadless Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children with their learning. The post-holder will have experience of working with children across the key stages, including those with additional needs and vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will have additional responsibility as the school’s Sports Leader. This includes organising and leading sporting events and opportunities which complement the school’s PE curriculum.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues to support excellent outcomes for children
• Excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children
• Able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• Confident liaising with teachers to plan activities to support pupils’ learning, and providing constructive feedback on their progress
• Able to secure positive social and emotional learning opportunities
• Keen to engage in further professional development to improve provision for children
• Enthusiastic about sports and keen to provide extra-curricular opportunities for children across the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
• The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes
• A professional and committed staff and governor team
• A supportive community who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best
• Regular, high quality professional development opportunities
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01142399705 to organise this. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 18th May. The job description for the position and the application form can be found here. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.