Teaching Assistant

Lower Meadow Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847.00 - £27,710.00 Annually (FTE) SCP 6-8, Pro Rata Salary £21,288 - £21,972

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant - Lower Meadow Primary Academy

34 hours per week | Term Time Only | Permanent
Salary (pro rata): £21,288 - £21,972

Working hours: 8:15am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of Class Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will play a vital role in helping children access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and stimulating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety and engagement.
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource management.
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion across the school.
• Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom times, including lunchtime and school trips.
• Supporting the use of ICT and helping pupils develop digital skills.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has at least 2 years’ experience working with or caring for children in an educational setting.
• Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent).
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Understands the national curriculum and how to support learning across subjects.
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and motivated with a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff and work effectively as part of a team.
• Is resilient, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.

In Return, We Offer:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school environment.
• Children who are eager to learn and thrive.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Flexible working opportunities from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Networking opportunities across the Astrea Academy Trust.

Why Join Us?

At Lower Meadow, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and high-quality education for all our pupils. Our values-driven approach ensures a culture of respect, ambition, and care—where every child and adult is supported to succeed.

Interested in Applying?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please review the job description and candidate pack for full details.

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 young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. 

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 Lower Meadow Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lower Meadow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lower-meadow-primary-school

Lower Meadow Primary Academy is a 3-11 Academy; we sit in South Sheffield on the border with Derbyshire and chose to join Astrea Academy Trust in July 2016. We have a strong team that drive school improvement and strive for the best outcomes for all children.

The Academy is seeking to attract a talented, knowledgeable, and committed team member who can demonstrate high aspirations for all our children along with the enthusiasm and resilience to support all aspects of a child’s education. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to work in a supportive, professional learning community that seeks excellence and play a key part in the next step of our journey towards Outstanding.

Lower Meadow Primary Academy has been on a journey of improvement over the last six years and we were pleased to be recognised as a “Good” school by Ofsted in 2019. Our emphasis is on consistently high quality teaching and learning throughout school and across all areas of the
curriculum to raise children’s outcomes and allow them to move onto secondary school fully prepared. We believe strongly in building our children’s aspirations and helping them to become good learners so they can build on their successes each year and achieve their full potential. We use the Astrea Values to help build children’s life skills and prepare them fully for secondary school. Our children behave well and enjoy coming to school. All staff are committed to providing the very best for all children. Teamwork is a strong part of our ethos, with a supportive and nurturing staff and a culture of continual improvement in all that we do.

Those we recruit can demonstrate that they share our values, have the child at the centre of everything they do, are highly motivated to work with colleagues to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards consistently. If you feel that you can support our ethos, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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