Teaching Assistant 32.5hrs

Hartley Brook Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0JF

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2025

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £19,698 - £20,331

Teaching Assistant 32.5hrs job summary

Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1

Location: Hartley Brook Primary Academy, Sheffield
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: December 2025
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

Hartley Brook Primary Academy, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, is a vibrant and inclusive school located in the heart of Sheffield. We are proud of our strong community ethos and our commitment to delivering high-quality education for every child. Our values - Scholarship, Tenacity, Unity, Responsibility, and Curiosity - underpin everything we do.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children in their early learning journey and contribute to a nurturing and ambitious school environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or caring for children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of child development and learning strategies.
• Is patient, adaptable, and committed to inclusive education.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning).

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging in learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote independence.
• Assist in the implementation of Personal Provision Plans and monitor progress.
• Help prepare classroom materials and displays.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils’ needs.
• Participate in playground duties and extracurricular activities.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Astrea Academy Trust.
• Access to a wide range of CPD and wellbeing initiatives.
• A chance to be part of a school that values every child and staff member.

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.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 03/11/2025. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

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 Hartley Brook Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hartley Brook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hartley-brook-primary-school-sheffield

Welcome to Hartley Brook and thank you for taking the time to look at our website. Each and every one of us is proud of the achievements of our young people and adults.

I am truly honoured and privileged to be the Principal at Hartley Brook Primary School. I am very passionate about the school and feel incredibly proud of the pupils. We have developed a strong and caring whole school community, which has helped us go from strength to strength. The thoughtful and supportive staff ensure children are at the centre of everything we do. We want to provide our children with the best start in life and support them to become ambitious and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

At Hartley Brook we have high expectations of both learning and progress and ensure children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We have an inclusive curriculum and all children regardless of their ability are able to access all areas of the curriculum. Hartley Brooks values (tenacity, scholarship, unity, responsibility, and curiosity) underpin everything we do on a daily basis. We aim to enrich the lives of our children by providing opportunities to attend extracurricular activities. Children demonstrate true resilience and perseverance and have achieved some amazing results in sports events.

Staff work hard to create a supportive, friendly and nurturing environment which enables all children to feel safe and know they are listened to.

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