21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Part-Time - hours to be discussed at interview 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

​ Hallam Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint 2 part time, permanent Level 3 Teaching Assistants to start September 2026.

The role will be within our wonderful Integrated Resource. The Teaching Assistant will support the delivery of quality first teaching within the IR and with individuals and small groups of children. They will deliver specific interventions and specialist support. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success. We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement

​​Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.​​

Skills and Knowledge

  • Understanding of the school's ethos and behavioural policies.​

  • Basic understanding of child development and learning.​

  • Familiarity with the school's systems, such as Bromcom (if applicable).​

  • Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning strategies.​

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.​

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.​

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.​

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.​

  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and potentially parents.​

  • Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students.​

  • Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and situations.


What the school offers its staff

  • Local Government Pension Scheme.​​

  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.​​

  • Cycle to Work Scheme.​​

  • Discounted membership for Westfield Health.​​

  • Occupational Health.​​

  • Wellbeing Programme.​​

  • Continuous CPD and Training.​​

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Hallam Nursery & Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
635 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0114 230 4430

Hallam Nursery and Primary School is a large, inclusive and welcoming school providing education from 3 to 11 for over 650 pupils. Our school is located in the west of Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District, and is set in a large, beautiful and open site with an abundance of green space. We are an Outstanding school. Children are at the forefront of everything we do and we have positive relationships with our pupils and families. At Hallam we want children to Aim High, Dream Big and Achieve Together This ethos underpins everything that happens in our school and we give our children every opportunity to achieve their full potential, make long lasting memories and prepare for their next stage of education

Arranging a visit to Hallam Nursery & Primary School

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

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