L3 (Cover) Teaching Assistant
High Green Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 4LU24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £14.23
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is motivated, proactive, and open to new ideas
- Works effectively as part of a team while confidently using their own initiative
- Has a passion for supporting children’s learning and development
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and equality
- Has high expectations for themselves and for all pupils
- Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Is creative, adaptable, and willing to embrace new approaches
- Is willing to undertake relevant training and professional development
- Can provide classroom cover, across school ; F2 to Y6, when required
You will be a flexible, resilient, and enthusiastic team player who is committed to making a real difference. You’ll bring energy, positivity, and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dedicated Senior Leadership Team
- Friendly, committed staff who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes
- An active and engaged Governing Body with a clear vision
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
- A welcoming and inclusive school environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day
Further information about the job
High Green Primary School. A small school with a big heart!
The Governors of High Green Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic L3 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning across our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming, forward-thinking primary school at the heart of the local community. At High Green Primary, we are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience that enables every child to thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.
About the Role
You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, delivering targeted interventions and providing tailored support in line with individual needs and learning goals. You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended.
Dates available are;
Monday 11th May @3pm
Tuesday 12th May@2.30pm
Tuesday 19th May@9.00am
Please ring the school to make an appointment. 01142848264
Interviews will be held on 9th June 2026
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
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.
About High Green Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- High Green Primary School website
- Email address
- aldridged@highgreen.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142848264
High Green Primary is a small school with a big
heart. We are proud of the strong and mutually
supportive relationships we have with our families,
and the school plays a key role in the life of the local
community. We have a small but well-established
team of caring, dedicated and experienced staff who
share a commitment to secure the best possible
outcomes for each and every one of our children.
Here at High Green we recognise that education is
the development of the whole child, and we aim to
support our young people in becoming skilled,
fulfilled and confident citizens. We prioritise and
value a holistic approach to learning. Through our
broad curriculum we offer a wide range of musical,
sporting and residential opportunities to help our
children achieve future success. Through
imagination and inspiration, challenge and
creativity, our children will become the visionaries
and innovators of tomorrow.
As a ‘Woodland School’ we value outdoor learning
and active breaks, not only to promote our
children’s imagination and creativity but to also
support their mental health and wellbeing. We have
a range of outdoor spaces, all of which play an
integral role in the delivery of our curriculum.
We are looking for a warm, inspirational and
enthusiastic headteacher who will:
• Have the passion and resilience to guide
High Green over the coming years to
support all our children in developing the
skills and knowledge they need for their
successful future
• Collaborate effectively with the governing
body to develop and implement a long-term
strategic vision that drives the school's
growth and success
• Ensure the school continues to support and
promote the safety and wellbeing of both
our children and staff
• Share our commitment to inclusivity;
generate innovative solutions to ensure
equality of opportunities; and celebrate the
contribution of all our children to the
school community
• Recognise and build upon High Green’s
existing achievements, sharing the school’s
investment in outdoor learning and
environmental sustainability
• Quickly establish trust, respect and
credibility with staff, children and parents
alike
Arranging a visit to High Green Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aldridged@highgreen.sheffield.sch.uk.
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