Teaching Assistant

Hatfield Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6HY

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £26,826.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata £22,426 - £23,146

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Hatfield Primary Academy
37 hours per week | 39 weeks per year | Permanent
Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00 / Friday 08:00-15:30
Salary: £22,426 - £23,146 (pro rata)

About Hatfield Primary Academy

Hatfield Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive two‑form entry school, proudly serving a diverse and vibrant community in Sheffield. Rated Good by Ofsted, the academy has high aspirations for every child and is committed to nurturing their academic progress, personal development and emotional wellbeing.

Our strong values of honesty, responsibility, enthusiasm and self‑belief are at the heart of daily life in school and guide everything we do. Staff work collaboratively and supportively with one another, and in close partnership with families, to create a positive, caring environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, with access to high‑quality professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team from June. Working 37 hours per week during term time, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing, working closely with teachers and support staff to help every child thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to access learning and make progress
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ emotional and social development
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional or SEND needs
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain a safe, stimulating classroom environment
• Supervise pupils during lessons, activities, transitions and, where required, at breaktimes
• Uphold the school’s values, safeguarding procedures and inclusive ethos at all times

What We Are Looking For

• A patient, positive and caring individual with a genuine commitment to supporting children
• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils, or a strong desire to develop in this role
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults
• A flexible, proactive team player who can also use their own initiative
• A strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Alignment with Hatfield Primary Academy’s values and high expectations for all learners

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hatfield Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 378 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatfield-academy-sheffield

Hatfield Academy is a larger than average-sized primary academy situated in the North of Sheffield with over 400 children on roll from Year 1 to Year 6.

The curriculum at Hatfield Academy is designed with our whole community at the very heart. Our pupils will develop reading, writing and mathematical skills alongside first hand experiences that will inspire them to be successful members of society. The HATTERS attributes underpin our curriculum to ensure when our pupils leave Hatfield Academy they will be articulate, confident and thoughtful members of the local community.

It is a vibrant and exciting Academy that is on a journey to achieving excellence in all areas. We make a promise to every child, that we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are successful at our Academy. We have extremely high expectations and aspirations for our pupils, which promotes a culture of excellence in all we do.

Together we believe we will improve children’s life chances by creating a culture of resilience, aspiration and determination. We are committed to taking children on an inspirational journey of educational excellence, developing global citizenship and securing their passport to a career of their choice.

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