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L3 Teaching Assistant

Norton Free Church of England Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 August 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Level 3 teaching assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors at Norton Free C of E Primary school are seeking to appoint a full-time, Level 3 Teaching assistant with experience of working across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 or with SEND. The post is to start in September 2026. We are seeking to appoint someone with an understanding of the needs of the whole child with an ability to build strong relationships with children, parents and members of the school team. We are seeking someone who has a great work ethic, experience of working as a TA in different settings, a good sense of humour and wants to make a difference to our children!

We are looking for someone who has

• A strong understanding of child development, learning and behaviour
• A nurturing, positive and encouraging presence in the classroom
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach to working with young children
• An ability to support emotional regulation and classroom engagement
• Confident delivering 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Practical experience and an understanding of supporting pupils with Autism, neurodiversity and additional needs
• Experience assisting teachers with lesson preparation and activities
• An understanding of the emotional needs and learning differences of children, enabling them to build both confidence and independence
• Excellent communication with staff, pupils and families
• Professionalism, reliability and a genuine desire to make an impact and a meaningful difference in the school environment
• Paediatric First Aid or a First Aid qualification.

The post is permanent subject to a 4 month successful probationary period. We are looking for someone who will fit right in with a calm and friendly disposition and a genuine passion for working with children.

What the school offers its staff

We are a one form entry, warm and friendly school with lovely children to work with in a lovely setting. You would be part of an experienced, dedicated team. We can offer you the opportunity to work with lovely children and families. There is a real family feel to the school and all visitors remark upon how calm and friendly it is.

We are lucky to have extensive grounds with plenty of greenery and outdoor spaces and there are opportunities to take learning outside.

All staff have undertaken Trauma Informed Training and Positive Regard training which would be available for the successful candidate along with additional professional development as required. We are a C of E school and have close links with the church.

The staff team is supportive and friendly. Our parents are supportive and the children are confident and caring.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

All of our staff are committed to safeguarding and providing a safe, nurturing environment enabling all children to flourish. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.doc - 97 KB (opens in new tab)

TA level 3 person spec.doc - 65.5 KB (opens in new tab)

ToolkitJD-13e - Senior TA L3 - LD3.doc - 74.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Norton Free Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Norton Free Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@nortonfree.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142745873
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-free-church-of-england-primary-school

Norton free C of E Primary school is a friendly, one form entry primary school with 208 children from FS to Y6. The school has a real 'family feel'. We were judged to be 'good' in June 2023 by Ofsted. We are an oversubscribed school in the Norton area of Sheffield (South West) with fantastic grounds and a caring and dedicated staff team. We are a church school (voluntary controlled) and we have links with the local church and a daily Collective Act of Worship. This is such a lovely school to be a part of with fabulous children and lovely parents who support. We are a strong, happy team and encourage those with a sense of humour and a sense of perspective to apply. 

Arranging a visit to Norton Free Church of England Primary School

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

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