Teaching Assistant

Byron Wood Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7EJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 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) Pro rata salary £23,166 - £23,911

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Byron Wood Primary Academy

Salary: £23,166 - £23,911 actual salary (pro rata)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only
Closing Date: 23 October 2026

About Byron Wood Primary Academy

At Byron Wood Primary Academy, we are committed to providing every child with an exceptional education and the opportunity to succeed. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we combine high expectations with a nurturing and inclusive approach, ensuring that all pupils feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where curiosity, resilience and a love of learning can flourish. We believe in developing the whole child and are passionate about helping every pupil build the knowledge, confidence and character they need for future success.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teachers and pupils, providing high-quality support that helps children overcome barriers, engage in learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting learning both in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development within the classroom and through small group or individual interventions.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and provide effective classroom support.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence in pupils.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom environments.
• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning and make progress.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy and support pupil wellbeing.

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities through Astrea Academy Trust.
• A collaborative team environment where colleagues support and learn from one another.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
• The chance to work within a trust that is ambitious for every child and every colleague.
• A rewarding role where you can help pupils grow in confidence, knowledge and achievement.

If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and are committed to helping every pupil succeed, we would love to hear from you. Join Byron Wood Primary Academy and play a vital role in shaping bright futures for our pupils.

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 Byron Wood Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 395 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Byron Wood Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/byron-wood-primary-academy

We are extremely delighted to welcome you to Byron Wood Academy and we hope you’ll find all the information you require on our site.

At Byron Wood, we aim to establish a strong partnership with parents/carers in order to help build an environment where your children can thrive and reach their full potential.

If you cannot find what you’re looking for on our site, or you simply want to talk face-to-face with a member of staff, feel free to contact us. Our staff will be on hand to answer any queries you have or to keep you updated with the latest information regarding the academy.

Mrs Bee Wood – Principal

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