Teaching Assistant Level 2
Greystones Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7GL11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31.08.27
Full time equivalent salary
- Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 SCP, £25,583 to £25,989 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors at Greystones Primary School are looking to appoint Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our Key Stage 2 team, starting in October 2026.
The position will involve working in this team in school supporting individual pupils who need extra support to access their mainstream provision in school.
The successful candidate will:
- enjoy forming positive relationships with all pupils in school, especially children whose needs and experiences mean they sometimes need bespoke provision
-have had some trauma informed training and be interested to learn more, as necessary
- be confident to work within a team, supporting each other to implement clear boundaries and structure for children, alongside high levels of nurture and care
- aim high for every child, ensuring the best academic and wider outcomes for children who need extra support in school
- have a role supervising children during some playtimes and lunchtimes to ensure positive social experiences at school
- be an excellent team-player and good communicator
What the school offers its staff
You will be part of a passionate and professional team dedicated to ensuring that children receive excellent learning opportunities and the best possible care in an inclusive and purposeful environment, shaped to their needs.
At Greystones we are committed to inclusion and we have high standards for all pupils.
Staff who join our friendly and committed team are supported to grow and develop their practice through exceptional CPD and support from a warm, passionate group of dedicated professionals.
Greystones Primary School is part of Peak Edge Academy Trust, a group of 15 primary schools who work in close partnership to ensure every child flourishes at school.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 18th September.
We intend to shortlist candidates on Friday 19th September 2026, after which, candidates will be contacted and invited to scheduled interviews on Tuesday 22nd September.
Flexible working opportunities
Greystones Primary Schoolwelcomes full-time applications for this position (32.5 hours).
If there are excellent candidates for this rolewho can commit to workingbetween 25 and 32.5 hours perweek, and between 4 and 5days, we are also interested in hearing from them.
Further discussion aboutthe flexible workingarrangements of this role will bediscussed with selectioncandidates at interview; butenquiries regarding this can bemade by prior to this bycontacting our recruitment email address:work@greystonesprimary.com
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Greystones is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children: we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Greystones Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- Up to 630 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- work@greystonesprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01142663413
At Greystones Primary School education is about children experiencing the joy of discovery, solving problems, being creative in writing, art, music, developing their self confidence as learners and maturing socially and emotionally. We aim to lay the foundations for life by offering a positive, rich experience for all pupils. This will be carried out in a happy, safe and supportive atmosphere.
We aim to combine high standards with a broad and rich curriculum. Education will be the fusion of excellence and enjoyment. Children learn better when they are excited and engaged, when there is joy in what they are doing, they learn to love learning.
Greystones is valued by the community and is seen to be a place where “Everyone Matters”.
Arranging a visit to Greystones Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email work@greystonesprimary.com.
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