8 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 February 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

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.

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.

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
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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