Teaching Assistant Level 1

Malin Bridge Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4RH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team at Malin Bridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children to join our Nursery ‘Stepping Stones’ which is a self-contained 20 place Nursery for 2 to 3 year olds.

Staff retention is high at Malin Bridge, which reflects the investment we make in our people. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff, so they feel valued and confident in providing the best possible care and education for our children.

Job description

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

Specific duties and responsibilities

To work under the supervision of qualified early years staff to support the provision of a high-quality early education and care experience for children aged 2-3 years in the maintained nursery class.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

1.1 Supporting Children’s Learning and Development

Assist in the daily care routines of children, including feeding, toileting and hygiene.

Work with the nursery team to plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities following the EYFS.

Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development through positive relationships and play.

Observe and record children’s learning, contributing to assessments and next steps under the guidance of a qualified practitioner or teacher.

Promote children’s independence and curiosity through child-led and adult-led experiences.

Assist in creating an inviting, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment indoors and outdoors.

1.2 Safeguarding and Welfare

Follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, including supporting toileting, hygiene, and mealtime routines.

Report any concerns or incidents promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

1.3 Supporting the Nursery Team

Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff to meet the needs of all children.

Participate in planning meetings, training, and activities as appropriate.

Follow daily routines and take responsibility for tasks such as setting up activities and tidying learning areas.

Reflect on practice and seek guidance and feedback from supervisors to improve performance.

1.4 Communication and Partnership

Develop positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues.

Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all families feel valued.

Support effective communication between home and school under the direction of staff.

Uphold the school’s ethos, values, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Support for Trust/School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Situations where this might be required are, for example: relevant key school events such as open evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc.

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 successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

At Chorus Trust we are committed to the safeguarding of all our pupils, please visit our website to access our Safeguarding & Child Protection policy www.chorustrust.org/policies.

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 Malin Bridge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Malin Bridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malin-bridge-primary-school-sheffield

Malin Bridge is an extremely popular primary school and nursery providing education for 2–11-year-olds in the Northwest of Sheffield. Ofsted judged it to be an outstanding school in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Everyone at Malin Bridge works collaboratively to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to enjoy learning and to thrive in a happy, stimulating, vibrant community. The school’s values of celebrating diversity, enquiring about the world and being aspirational underpin everything within the curriculum and beyond.

Malin Bridge Primary School is part of Chorus Education Trust. As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at Chorus. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
You can view the school website at: www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org

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