Teacher Assistant Level 2

Dore Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Dore Primary School wish to appoint a TA Level 2 to work within our primary school to support learning in class. The role could be based anywhere from EYFS-KS2 depending on the strengths of the candidate. The post will begin on 1st September 2026 or earlier through negotiation.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to work within a team, who go above and beyond for the children and families at Dore. They will be required to contribute towards the educational and social development of the child and they will demonstrate a real enthusiasm for working with children. A desire to ensure that our children achieve the best outcomes will be essential.

We value the contributions that each individual has to make to the school community and seek a willingness from applicants to contribute to this well-established ethos within the school. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and may be asked to work in our successful and expanding breakfast club.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer the successful applicant an opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, innovative and talented team of staff and children.

Our staff are extremely positive about the role they play in the lives of the children at Dore Primary School and support each other to ensure that we offer our children the very best experiences every day. Together we are prepared to give whatever it takes to ensure that all children achieve their very best.

Please look at our website for more information about our school and our curriculum.

www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability to work with children. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a practical knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding . Appointments are made subject to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

For shortlisted candidates we will complete an online search.

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.

If you would like to discuss the position further please contact the school office on 0114 236 8690 from Monday 13th April.

Commitment to safeguarding

Dore Primary School 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 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 spec TA2.pdf - 65.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description TA2.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form - Schools Support Staff.docx - 90.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dore Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dore Primary School website
• Email address: hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 236 8690
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dore-primary-school

Local Authority Maintained School

Arranging a visit to Dore Primary School

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

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