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Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Full time

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  24 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5hours per week
• 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 will be temporary in the first instance but will become a permanent position after an induction period of 6 months. 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.

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

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant from 10/11/25. We are a friendly, one form entry primary school from FS to Y6 and we were judged to be 'good' in June 2023 by Ofsted. We are an oversubscribed school in the Norton area of Sheffield (South West) and we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring practitioner to provide bespoke support for some of our children and occasionally cover PPA. The days of work will be Monday to Friday for 30 hours per week. Hours can be negotiated for the right person, to fit with you. The contract will start from 1/11/25 and there will be a transition period in the first week. This is a permanent position. There will be opportunities for additional work occasionally (in other year groups) if you would like to but this is not essential.
We are a strong, happy team and encourage those with a sense of humour and a sense of perspective to apply. It is a lovely school to be a part of.

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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