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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Stradbroke Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8LT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,606 - £27,029 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stradbroke Primary School. Our Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning within our Integrated Resource Specialist Provision, working alongside children with complex SEND needs. You will play an important role in supporting pupils to develop their learning, communication, independence and wider life skills, while helping them to make progress towards the outcomes identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Stradbroke is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of approximately 500 pupils, including a large nursery and an Integrated Resource provision for children with complex SEND needs. Following our most recent inspection in summer 2022, the school continues to be judged Good in all areas.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about inclusive education and is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children. The successful candidate will be someone who can bring enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach to supporting pupils with a wide range of needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about providing creative, engaging and innovative learning experiences for children.
• Can support the planning and delivery of personalised, adaptive and inclusive learning for individuals and small groups.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative, supportive and committed team.
• Has a strong understanding of, or genuine interest in, SEND strategies and inclusive practice.
• Is resilient, enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Is willing to learn, develop professionally and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils.
• A welcoming, supportive and committed staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including bespoke CPD.
• The opportunity to work within a highly inclusive school and develop your expertise in supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• A school committed to improving outcomes and providing high-quality experiences and opportunities for every child.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around our provision and discuss the role informally.

To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 0114 239 9320.

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

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 PS (1).doc - 58.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Senior TA L3 - Job Description.doc - 57.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stradbroke Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 475 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stradbroke Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@stradbroke.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2399320
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stradbroke-primary-school-sheffield

Arranging a visit to Stradbroke Primary School

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

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