Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Intake Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2AR21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £26,403 and £28,598 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team, working primarily in Year 3. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing at the start of Key Stage 2.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum, provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
- Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and raise attainment
- Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment activities
- Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
- Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
- Contribute to a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with additional needs where required
- A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a primary school setting, ideally within Key Stage 2
- A good understanding of the Year 3 / KS2 curriculum
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A calm, patient and positive approach
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn
- A collaborative and caring staff team
- Opportunities for professional development
Further information about the job
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.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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 Intake Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 413 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Intake Primary School website
- Email address
- lboreham@intake.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2399824
Intake Primary School has a long and proud history as it was first opened in 1884 and has now achieved over 135 years of educational service to the local community.
We are a forward looking school actively preparing children with the skills that they will need to be successful learners in the 21st Century. However we are also a school with very strong traditions and values and because of this we have an excellent reputation within the local community and beyond.
We aim for excellence and enjoyment in both curricular and extra-curricular activities with the express aim that each and every child has the opportunity to excel and achieve their potential. Above everything else we want children to be excited about their learning, enjoy coming to school and feel safe and happy so that they can thrive whilst they are in our care.
Arranging a visit to Intake Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lboreham@intake.sheffield.sch.uk.
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