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Level 3 Teaching Assistant , 19.5 Hours, Permanent

Ecclesall Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 December 2025

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Permanent, Part Time, 19.5 hours per week over 3 days a week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: LGS Level 3, Grade 4: £26,403 - £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ecclesall Primary School is a very friendly, happy and creative school. Our motto is “Happy Children, Happy School, Learning together, Growing together” and our three values of Kindness, Positivity and Respect are central to everything we do. We have a very positive, inclusive ethos where all staff, children, parents and the local community work closely together. From the very start of their time at Ecclesall Primary School children know that their happiness and well-being is our priority. We want our children to love their learning, to be excited, engaged and challenged and to lead their own learning through our broad and rich curriculum.

The Governors of Ecclesall Primary School wish to appoint a permanent full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated staffing team.

We require a Teaching Assistant who will:

• work alongside the SENDco to establish and lead a small SEN hub provision supporting children with their learning and social skills
• work with small groups of SEN children to deliver a variety of learning and social skills interventions
• be a hardworking and patient, kind person
• have a positive, adaptable, proactive approach at all times
• have effective communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community and outside agencies

be able to do occasional cover for a class

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Happy, respectful children with a positive attitude towards their learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are very welcoming and willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.
• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing body who put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must be a happy one.
• We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ecclesall Primary School is committed to safeguarding.
We provide a safe and inclusive learning environment where students:
• Are respected
• Are protected from bullying & discrimination
• Can talk & express views, be listened to & get feedback
• Have their needs met & fulfil their potential
• Know how to get help
• Know when discussion is confidential
• Learn about online-safety, bullying, healthy relationships, abuse, neglect, exploitation

More information on our website:

http://ecclesallprimary.co.uk/safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Ecclesall Primary School - Job Application Information - TA L3 October 2025.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ecclesall Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 624 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ecclesall Primary School website
• Email address: raj@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142663137
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ecclesall-primary-school

Ecclesall Primary School is a very friendly, happy, innovative and creative school. Our motto is “Happy Children, Happy School, Learning together, Growing together”. We have a very positive, inclusive ethos where all staff, children, parents and the local community work closely together. From the very start of their time at Ecclesall Primary School children know that their happiness and well-being is our priority. We want our children to love their learning, to be excited, engaged and challenged and to lead their own learning through our broad and rich curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Ecclesall Primary School

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

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