Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Inclusion)
Lowfield Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4NJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 Hours per week - preferably worked over 5 days but negotiable for the right candidate.
Contract type
- Fixed term - The contract is linked to EHCP funding which is reviewed annually
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 £26,403 to £28,598 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lowfield Primary School is situated close to the city centre. It is a friendly, continually improving school which serves a diverse and multi-ethnic community. The school currently has 408 pupils on roll.
The Governors at Lowfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a part-time, Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and experienced Inclusion team, supporting a small group of FS2 children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
The role involves providing specialist support to overcome barriers to learning and ensure highly positive outcomes. Experience of delivering interventions such as Attention Autism and LEAP is desirable, but training will be offered. The successful candidate will work closely under the direction of the school SENCos, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive setting where every child achieves, thrives and belongs.
The successful candidate will:
- plan and deliver high quality learning experiences for pupils which promote independence
- work flexibly and responsively, according to the needs of the learner
- be able to use their own initiative
- be a patient, reflective and resilient practitioner
- have excellent communication skills in order to develop positive relationships with children, staff and parents
- work well as part of a staff team
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will provide:
- The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment in which diversity is celebrated throughout the curriculum
- The support of committed, enthusiastic and experienced colleagues who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all of our children
- Strong partnerships between pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
- Friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working pupils
- A commitment to professional development opportunities
Further information about the job
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Miss Jen Robins/Mrs Amy Winwood (SENCos). Arrangements for this can be made by contacting the school office on 0114 2552501 or via lwainwright@lowfield.sheffield.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Lowfield Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check to ensure their suitability to work with children and to have a strong commitment to and knowledge of Safeguarding. Two excellent references are required. Please provide an e-mail address for all referees.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lowfield Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 408 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lowfield Community Primary School website
- Email address
- lwainwright@lowfield.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142552501
Lowfield Primary is an inner city school, which serves a diverse community.
Arranging a visit to Lowfield Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lwainwright@lowfield.sheffield.sch.uk.
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