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EYFS Level 3 TAs with Early Years qualification

Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1EE

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 Hours - Monday to Friday 8:30-3:15 with 45 minutes for lunch 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 SCP £26403 to £28598 actual part time salary is £22706

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors and headteacher are looking to appoint two strong, committed, and suitably qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. These positions are initially temporary due to school budget structures, with the possibility of becoming permanent as funding and budgets are reviewed.

We pride ourselves on being a very happy, vibrant, and successful school with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for outstanding, patient practitioners who love working with our youngest learners and have a passion for providing high-quality, inclusive SEND support. We will consider both full-time and part-time requests (minimum of full days).

Essential Requirement:

Applicants must hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification that is compliant with current Department for Education (DfE) statutory standards for EYFS ratios.

The successful applicants will be:

• An excellent Early Years & SEND practitioner: Deeply passionate about all children's early development and well-being. You will have a proven track record or a strong commitment to supporting children including those with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Knowledgeable and inclusive: Possessing an excellent understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework, with the ability to adapt activities and deliver tailored interventions to secure successful learning and development including children with high-level needs.
• Effective in supporting communication and literacy: Experienced in delivering early phonics—preferably using the Little Wandle scheme—and confident in supporting early language and communication strategies for all learners.
• Resilient and proactive: Able to use their own initiative to remove barriers to learning, demonstrating the patience, resilience, and flexibility required when working with children who need extra support.
• A skilled communicator: Confident in building strong, collaborative relationships with children, staff, external agencies, and parents/carers to ensure a joined-up approach to pupil welfare and progress.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, responsive, and friendly learners and their families.
• A highly dedicated, supportive, and active team of staff.
• Structured appraisal and professional development, with opportunities to expand your expertise including within SEND.
• The possibility of a permanent transition as school budgets are reviewed.

Flexible working opportunities

Full-Time or Part-Time (Full Days Considered)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits & Applications:

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed by arrangement. To find out more, arrange a visit, or request an application pack, please contact the school:

• Phone: 0114 228 1900
• Email: enquiries@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk
• Website: www.princeedward.org.uk

Please email applications to :

Please return your completed application form to the HR Clerk – Angela Payne by email jobapplications@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Prince Edward Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prince Edward Primary School website
• Email address: jobapplications@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2281900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prince-edward-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Prince Edward Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobapplications@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk.

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