TA Level 2 - Full Time Permanent

Gleadless Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2EJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 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: Full Time (32.5 hours, 39 weeks) Grade 3, SCP5 – SCP6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum full time equivalent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, SCP5 – SCP6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum full time equivalent

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

• Experience of working with SEND children in a hub/IR

• Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate, this may be a position supporting our SEND children in our Hub/IR provision.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

support-staff-application-form-sset-1-.pdf - 714 KB (opens in new tab)

job-description---teaching-assistant-level-2-.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistants Level 2 (1).pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gleadless-primary-school-sheffield

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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