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Teaching Assistant

Parson Cross Church of England Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1LB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday- Friday 8.20am-3.30pm term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year (in the first instance)
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual Salary £18,732

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Parson Cross CE Primary School are seeking to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about the development of children. As a school, we are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children.

We are looking for:

• Someone who loves working with children and making a difference to their education.
• A talented individual who can work as part of our thriving team
• Someone who demonstrates initiative
• Someone who is passionate about education and learning
• Has the confidence to work one to one with pupils
• Someone who has high expectations
• Someone supportive of our Christian Ethos
• Willing to work flexibly

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic learners
• A professional, committed and friendly staff team
• A strong positive ethos and a school where everyone is valued and treated with respect
• The opportunity to undertake a range of professional development opportunities
• A committed and dedicated leadership team and Governing Body
• A warm, welcoming and supportive community
• A commitment to your professional development

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Job Description .pdf - 261 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parson Cross Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@parsoncross.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142313956
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parson-cross-church-of-england-primary-school

Parson Cross CE Primary is a single form entry Church of England primary school in the north of Sheffield. There are currently 208 children in our school and we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6.

At Parson Cross, children are at the heart of all we do, and we understand that children learn best when they are happy and secure. Therefore, we get to know our children and families very well and work together to ensure every child succeeds. We understand that every child is an individual with their own needs and talents, and we nurture every child to find and develop the spark of genius within themselves.

We are fortunate to have an enthusiastic, highly skilled and dedicated staff who work together to support each other and to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone.

Arranging a visit to Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

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

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