Temporary Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S35 8QB |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Be an excellent teaching assistant who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about enabling all learners to achieve success;
• Work within an agreed framework of supervision to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, including preparation, delivery and assessment;
• Be well motivated and committed to providing a stimulating, happy and caring learning environment where all learners are valued as unique individuals;
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum for the phase in which they work coupled with the ability to secure successful learning for all children with a wide range of learning needs;
• Be committed to raising standards and developing the best education for all pupils;
• Offer a special blend of determination, innovative thinking, creative problem solving, resilience and humour.
What the school offers its staff
• A caring and supportive working environment with children who are keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school
• Established good practices
• A commitment to your professional development
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.