EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 (2 posts)

Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 to £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support in our Foundation Stage at Watercliffe Meadow.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will be expected to teach and deliver interventions and have experience supporting children academically and within their classes. In thisrole you will work alongside and be supported by a large Early Years team.

Candidates should have:

• Completed a DfE approved Early Years Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent relationships with children and staff
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Resilience, dedication and the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative
• Supported SEN children in the primary sector
• Experience working with, planning and teaching children in 1:1 and small group situations
• Relevant training such as – SCERTS, attention autism, PECs, curiosity boxes, Team Teach (desirable but not essential)

How to apply: If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Stone, our School Manager on rstone@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 9.00am

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Please return your completed application form by email rstone@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

Watercliffe Meadow is an over-subscribed two form entry primary school with nursery, with 500 pupils on roll. Although we are a relatively large primary, many people refer to us as a big happy family.

Watercliffe Meadow opened in 2008, after the closure of Watermead and Busk Meadow infants and Shirecliffe Junior School. We have many long serving members of staff, with a third of them being with us from our first day of opening after having worked at the three schools that closed.

Our Headteacher is highly respected in Sheffield for his work with Learn Sheffield and the Local Authority and is supported by our Head of School, who has taught in Shirecliffe for over 29 years. They both were instrumental in the opening of Watercliffe Meadow.

We are very lucky to have a modern and well-resourced building with two MUGAs, a playing field/running track and two staff car parks. Unlike many schools, we have our own employed catering team.

We are proud to be a local authority maintained school with a supportive governing body.

Why work with us?

• A community that feels like a family
• Professional and personal support
• Excellent CPD progression opportunities
• A sense of belonging
• A Golden Week every term

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

WCM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children. We expect our staff &andvolunteers 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 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA L3 Recruitment Pack March 2026.pdf - 729 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form - SUPPORT STAFF.docx - 38.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School website
• Email address: rstone@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 232 6603
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watercliffe-meadow-community-primary-school

Watercliffe Meadow is an over-subscribed two form entry primary school with nursery, with 500 pupils on roll. Although we are a relatively large primary, many people refer to us as a big happy family. Watercliffe Meadow opened in 2008, after the closure of Watermead and Busk Meadow infants and Shirecliffe Junior School. We have many long serving members of staff, with a third of them being with us from our first day of opening after having worked at the three schools that closed. Our Headteacher is highly respected in Sheffield for his work with Learn Sheffield and the Local Authority and is supported by our Head of School, who has taught in Shirecliffe for over 29 years. They both were instrumental in the opening of Watercliffe Meadow. We are very lucky to have a modern and well-resourced building with two MUGAs, a playing field/running track and two staff car parks. Unlike many schools, we have our own employed catering team. We are proud to be a local authority maintained school with a supportive governing body. Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our 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 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide. In addition, an online search will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. If appointed, the successful candidate will be required to complete various vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS criminal records check, a Children’s Barred List check and a prohibition from teaching check. Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children’s Barred List. Before applying, candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/attachments/download.asp?file=278&type=pdf We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Watercliffe Meadow is located within the Burngreave Ward of Sheffield. We support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups. We currently have an under representation from BAME. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from this group. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Arranging a visit to Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School

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

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