Quick Apply

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant (KS2)

Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1EE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 Hours - Monday to Friday 8:30-3:15 with 45 minutes for lunch 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Actual salary: Grade 4 SCP £26403 to £28598 actual part time salary is £22706

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors and headteacher are looking to appoint a strong and committed Teaching Assistant to work in a KS2 class. This position is initially temporary for one budget constraints, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent based on future school budgets.

We pride ourselves on being a very happy, vibrant, and successful school with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from Level 1, Level 2, or experienced TAs, and the final role layout (full or part-time) will be based on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will be:

• An excellent practitioner: Passionate about children's learning, progress, and well-being, with high expectations of self and others.
• Knowledgeable and flexible: Possessing excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, with the ability to secure successful learning for children with a wide range of needs.
• A skilled communicator: Able to use their own initiative, demonstrate patience and resilience, and build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A team player: Ready to work flexibly and responsively as part of a committed, inclusive staff team.
• Experienced in SEND support: Having experience delivering intervention including phonics—preferably using the Little Wandle scheme—to support group interventions.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, responsive, and friendly learners and their families.
• A dedicated, supportive, and active team of staff.
• Structured appraisal and professional development to support your career growth.
• The potential for a permanent transition at the end of the contract.

Flexible working opportunities

Teaching Assistant (KS2) – Full-Time or Part-Time (Full Days) Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield

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.

Visits & Applications: Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed by arrangement. To find out more, arrange a visit, or request an application pack, please contact the school:

• Phone: 0114 228 1900
• Email: enquiries@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk
• Website: www.princeedward.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Prince Edward Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prince Edward Primary School website
• Email address: jobapplications@princeedward.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2281900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prince-edward-primary-school

LEA Maintained Primary School

Arranging a visit to Prince Edward Primary School

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

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Sheffield