Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2

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

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 26

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 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 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata Salary - £19,698 - £20,331

Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 job summary

Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Hartley Brook Primary Academy

Contract: Term time only
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

Hartley Brook Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 2 team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils at a key stage in their education, helping them build strong foundations for future learning.

Working closely with class teachers and wider staff, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to access the curriculum, develop independence, and grow in confidence. You will contribute to a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, ensuring all pupils are engaged, challenged and encouraged to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and staying engaged in learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to consolidate learning and promote independence
• Assist in delivering targeted support and monitoring progress against learning goals
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers and professionals to meet individual pupil needs

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with or supporting children, ideally within a school setting
• A good understanding of how children learn and develop, particularly in Key Stage 2
• A patient, adaptable and inclusive approach to supporting all learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning)
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their full potential

What we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within Astrea Academy Trust
• Access to a wide range of CPD and staff wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on pupils’ lives

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 Hartley Brook Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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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