Early Years Teaching Assistant / Practitioner to work in our Preschool
Nether Green Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3QP18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Working daily during term time, Monday to Friday. The hours will be from mid-morning and will include supporting children throughout lunchtime, through the afternoon session and for the after school session. We are willing to discuss some flexibility around hours and number of days for the right candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 & £28,598
Pay scale
- Grade 4 Point 7-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have recently opened our Preschool / Nursery class for 3 and 4 year olds. We are so excited about this new addition to our Infant School and are looking for an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant / Practitioner to join our fabulous team.
Working daily during term time, Monday to Friday you will work closely with the classroom teaching team as well as the After School Club Leader. The hours will be from mid-morning and will include supporting children throughout lunchtime, through the afternoon session and for the after school session. The candidate will need to hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate or be willing to complete a suitable course.
Essential Qualifications:
Candidates must have:-
- An Early Years Level 3 qualification which is considered ‘full and relevant’ according to the EYFS Framework (follow link for details – EYFS Qualifications).
Please note this qualification or equivalent (e.g. QTS) is essential due to DFE guidance and applicants who do not have this qualification will not be shortlisted.
- Candidates must also have experience of working with children within the age 0-5.
We are looking for someone who:-
- Has the ability to work in a team, communicate with others, be flexible and work off their own initiative
- Has excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum requirements
- Understands the importance of learning through play
- Is positive, enthusiastic, caring and kind
- Is adaptable and flexible
- Has experience of working with children with SEND
- Has a commitment to safeguarding children
- Has a good awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
- Is committed to a strong partnership between home and school
- Has the ability to establish good professional relationships with parents, children, governors and colleagues
- Has a willingness to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the school
Desirable
- A PFA qualification
- Have leadership skills and be able to lead and support the After School Club Team for Preschool
- Be organised and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
We can offer applicants the opportunity to work in a school which:
Has happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking children who are a joy to teach
Has a dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who work together to provide an excellent education for all our pupils
Values opportunities for CPD and encourages staff to continue to learn and develop their knowledge and skills
Further information about the job
To ensure consistency for the children we would ideally like someone to work 5 days per week, Monday – Friday and be present for all sessions starting late morning and working through to After School Club. The most important thing for us is to find a member of our team who is the right fit for our school and brings enthusiasm alongside their experience. Therefore we are willing to discuss some flexibility around hours and number of days for the right candidate. Visits to see our fabulous Preschool are encouraged. If you are interested in this post please contact school and ask to speak to Lucy Hawkins, Headteacher on 0114 2304094 or email enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records Disclosure Form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school and should telephone the school office on 0114 230 4094 to make an appointment. Application forms can be downloaded and should be returned to enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
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. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches may be performed as part of the pre-recruitment checks. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Nether Green Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nether Green Infant School website
- Email address
- enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2304094
Our school is situated on the outskirts of the south west of Sheffield city centre. We are full of happy, hard-working three to seven year olds and a dedicated and committed staff team. Nether Green Infant School is a fantastic place to be; the best interests of the children inform our decision making and we do our best to ensure that our children are happy, well cared for and able to access an exciting and motivating curriculum that enables them to shine as individuals.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 acknowledged that we are a 'good' school and confirmed that 'Pupils get endless opportunities to grow and shine and enjoy coming to school. Staff work hard to meet the needs of every child.' . We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and happy and it is our aim to provide all our children with the best learning opportunities within a happy, caring and nurturing environment.
Arranging a visit to Nether Green Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
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