L2 Teaching Assistant & After School Club Playworker
Westways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 10:00am - 2:45pm L2 Teaching Assistant; 2:45pm - 6:00pm After School Club Playworker (Mon - Thurs) 10:00am - 2:45pm Friday L2 Teaching Assistant 34.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790
Actual salary
- £19,738
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic school community - the right candidate will help to support high quality teaching and learning as well as the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for all pupils.
As part of this role, the individual will also supervise and lead engaging activities for children in our newly established After School Club. We are extremely proud to be offering our own after school provision for the first time and as a result, we are keen to recruit an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our team of playworkers. They will contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children from Reception to Year 6.
We are looking for someone who:
Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
Has excellent communication skills
Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers
Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties
Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Set ups, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community
Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities
Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks
Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
Shares our commitment to professional development
What the school offers its staff
A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do
An outward looking school who has been recently inspected
Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children
Respectful, kind and aspirational children
An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity
Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels
Support from an experienced senior leadership team
Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role
Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork
Further details about the role
The successful candidate will have:
GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)
NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework
An understanding of good quality childcare
Confidence with using technology
A commitment to safeguarding
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business Manager, on 0114 266 2471 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th July at midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 10th July
Interview date: Monday 14th July
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@westways.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westways Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 622 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westways Primary School website
- Email address
- vphillips@westways.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 266 2471
Westways Primary School is a large, welcoming school situated in the west of Sheffield, close to the city’s universities and hospitals. Located in the vibrant community of Crookes, we benefit from a socially, culturally and ethnically diverse school community.
We believe that we offer the children at Westways a wonderful education that reflects the needs of the community we serve but also aims to develop the children as members of a global society.
Our team works hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be. If you were to join our team, you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring community of staff who put children at the heart of the learning process.
Arranging a visit to Westways Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vphillips@westways.sheffield.sch.uk.
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