26 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: 8:00pm - 4:00pm, Wednesday to Friday (22.5 hours per week)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,584

Actual salary

£13,382

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is looking 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.

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

  • Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

  • Is confident in covering full classes across school on an ad-hoc basis

  • Is a 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 that 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: Thursday 17th 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

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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
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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