Level 3 Teaching Assistant with Sports Leader Responsibilities
Gleadless Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2EJ22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 39 weeks per year (term time) 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4, SCP7 – SCP12, £26,403 - £28,598 per annum full time equivalent
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Gleadless Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children with their learning. The post-holder will have experience of working with children across the key stages, including those with additional needs and vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will have additional responsibility as the school’s Sports Leader. This includes organising and leading sporting events and opportunities which complement the school’s PE curriculum.
We are looking for someone who is:
A skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues to support excellent outcomes for children
Excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children
Able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
Confident liaising with teachers to plan activities to support pupils’ learning, and providing constructive feedback on their progress
Able to secure positive social and emotional learning opportunities
Keen to engage in further professional development to improve provision for children
Enthusiastic about sports and keen to provide extra-curricular opportunities for children across the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes
A professional and committed staff and governor team
A supportive community who want the best for their children
Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best
Regular, high quality professional development opportunities
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01142399705 to organise this. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 18th May. The job description for the position and the application form can be found here. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Gleadless Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 438 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gleadless Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142399705
Gleadless Primary School is a two-form entry school with approximately 400 pupils on roll, situated to the south east of the city. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive staff team. Our children love to learn and enjoy school and we build strong relationships with our families and community. Gleadless is a proud member of Sheffield South East Trust (SSET). SSET unites six other local schools (Manor Lodge Primary, Wybourn Primary, Norfolk Primary, Phillimore Primary, Woodhouse West Primary and Acres Hill Primary). These schools work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools. The Trust aims for schools to grow and flourish, by being individual and closely aligned with their community, whilst having strong capacity with other similar local schools. More information about our school can be found on our school website: http://www.gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Gleadless Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk.
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