Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Brightside Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1AS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 26,403 to £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will join a strong team of teachers and teaching assistants to support the teaching and learning of the whole class, groups and individuals. He / she will:

• have high expectations for themselves, others and all aspects of school life
• be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
• have the ability to build on existing success and high standards
• be able to communicate clearly and work closely with team members to plan and prepare learning provision.
• have a very good standard of English and maths
• have a secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• have experience of working with children with the early years age range
• have a recognised early years level 3 qualification
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential

The TA may have some responsibilities which will include supporting children with special educational needs to:

• learn as effectively as possible on their own and in both class and group situations
• interact with others in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• develop social skills both in and out of the classroom

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the opportunity to work

• with a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
• with friendly, well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
• in a well resourced learning environment
• in a culturally diverse community
• in a school with a record of excellent professional development

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
As per KCSIE Sep 2025 we will be conducting an online search as part of due diligence

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.

Senior TA L3 - EYFS.doc - 59.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brightside Nursery Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brightside Nursery Infant School website
• Email address: recruitment@brightside.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2441826
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brightside-nursery-and-infant-school

Outstanding primary school

Brightside Nursery Infant School is dedicated to providing high quality education and has earned a place in the heart of generations of children and families. We are an inclusive, caring and happy school with a very positive ethos and atmosphere. We have high expectations, a passion for learning and a proven track record of supporting all children successfully to maximise their full potential.

‘This school provides an exceptional education for its pupils. Well trained and caring staff support pupils extremely well in their education and personal development. They foster a ‘family feel’. This helps pupils to feel safe. The school’s high expectations ensure that opportunities for purposeful learning experiences are maximised throughout the day.’ (Ofsted June 2024)

Arranging a visit to Brightside Nursery Infant School

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

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