Part time, Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Ecclesall Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LG

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 November 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-Time, 0830 – 1545 = 13 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Thursday and Friday).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583
• Actual salary: £7,731
• Pay scale: Grade 3 - Scale Point 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Ecclesall Primary School wish to appoint a permanent, part time, Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated staffing team.

We require a Teaching Assistant who will:

• Work with small groups of SEN children or 1:1 with children to deliver a variety of learning and social skills interventions
• Be a hardworking and patient, kind person
• Have a positive, adaptable, proactive approach at all times
• Have effective communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community and outside agencies

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• Happy, respectful children with a positive attitude towards their learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are very

welcoming and willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.

• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing body who put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• A dedicated, experienced governing body who are involved in the life of the

school.

• A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships,

confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must

be a happy one.

• We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe,

valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated.

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 prior to applying for this post are strongly encouraged.

• School Visiting Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026, 4.15pm or Wednesday 7th October 2026, 3.45pm (Please contact school to confirm your attendance).

Please email the school office to make an appointment enquiries@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk.

Further details are included in the Job description and Person Specification.

Applications should be submitted using the attached application form (please contact the school if you require this document in a different format). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted, neither will applications submitted using forms other than the Peak Edge Application Form.

Please contact the school office via email enquiries@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk if you require any information.

Application forms and relevant documents are available from our website: www.ecclesallprimary.co.uk/jobs.

Peak Edge Academy is committed to fairness and social justice and welcome applications from everyone. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

The successful candidate will be required to complete both an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check. Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children’s Barred List. Teaching and classroom support staff will also be subject to a prohibition from teaching check. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy https://ecclesallprimary.co.uk/ourschool/policiesand_procedures/.

Our Privacy Notice is available on our website. www.ecclesallprimary.co.uk.

Please ensure you complete the Peak Edge Academy Application Form or you cannot be shortlisted.

• Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 16th October 2026.

Please return your completed application form to the School Business Manager, Raj Jahangir, by:

• Email: enquiries@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk ; or
• Post: Ecclesall Primary School, High Storrs Road, Sheffield, S11 7LG ; or
• Via Gov Website: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/schools/ecclesall-primary-school-sheffield

Commitment to safeguarding

Ecclesall Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children: we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

Job Application Information TA2.pdf - 1.34 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ecclesall Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ecclesall Primary School website
• Email address: raj@ecclesall.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142663137
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ecclesall-primary-school-sheffield

Ecclesall Primary School is a friendly, happy and creative school for children from 4-11 years old. Our motto is “Happy Children, Happy School, Learning together, Growing together”. From the very start of their time at Ecclesall Primary School children know that their happiness and well-being is our priority. Our three Ecclesall values are Positivity, Kindness and Respect. A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must be a happy one. Our children are taught lifelong skills and the importance of developing a healthy, happy mind and body. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated. Children are encouraged to talk about their thoughts and feelings and they know adults will listen. Supportive friendships are key and children know how to care for each other. Through discussion and learning, children are encouraged to develop the skills and resilience to cope with challenges and ultimately be happy, confident individuals, who love life, school and learning.

We are proud to be part of Peak Edge, a strong and supportive Trust that works collaboratively to share expertise, resources, and best practice. Being part of Peak Edge means our staff benefit from high-quality professional development, opportunities for career progression, and access to a network of colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional education.

Arranging a visit to Ecclesall Primary School

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

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