Teaching Assistant L2

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 January 2026

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 8:07am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14085 Actual Salary

Teaching Assistant L2 job summary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Hours: 26 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until July 2026 (with the potential for the role to become permanent)

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially.

The Role

Working under the guidance of the Headteacher and class teacher, you will support teaching and learning across the school, helping pupils to access the curriculum, develop independence, and reach their full potential. You will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to help pupils access the curriculum and make progress
• Encourage independence and positive engagement in learning using effective strategies and adapted resources
• Support pupils with SEND, including liaising with parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate
• Contribute to behaviour management strategies, reinforcing positive behaviour consistently
• Provide care and support for pupils, including personal and intimate care where required
• Promote pupils’ health, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times
• Prepare and use learning resources, including ICT, to support engaging classroom activities
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and during off-site activities
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, sharing information appropriately

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Has a caring, patient, and inclusive approach
• Is keen to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Is willing to continue developing their professional practice

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives within a warm and inclusive school community.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 350 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rainbow Forge Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rainbow-forge-primary-academy

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school with approximately 360 children on role. We offer a nurturing, caring learning environment for children aged 2-11 years.

Our Nursery provision is divided into three separate rooms based on age and stage of development with each having its own specifically designed outdoor learning area. On leaving nursery children enter the reception class which also has its own specially designed outdoor learning area and dining room.

We offer a before and after school club for all children aged 2 -11 years in two separate spaces for the younger and older children.

We are fortunate to have extensive outside areas where children can safely learn and play. Other facilities include a gym, art studio, library equipped with computers, laptops and i-pads, a separate dining hall and an assembly hall with a stage equipped with a sound and lighting rig.

Creativity is an important part of life at Rainbow and we are proud to have been awarded the Silver Artsmark in recognition of our work.

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