Teaching Assistant Level 1

Birley Spa Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4QE

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP after interview

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 9:50am

• Date listed

  22 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £11,434.80

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

Birley Spa Primary Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
• Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, where required
• Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children
• Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
• Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive academy community
• Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives

Birley Spa Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Birley Spa Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birley Spa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birley-spa-primary-academy

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