Teaching Assistant Level 2

Mosborough Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 5ES

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 June 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: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 and £25,989
• Pay scale: Grade 3, SCP 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident

• Be able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation

• Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous

• Supports pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning, encouraging positive learning behaviours.

• Demonstrates an understanding of evidence-based strategies to support behaviour to ensure all children are able to thrive

• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Has a sense of humour combined with energy and enthusiasm

• Shares our commitment to CPD

• Has knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

• Has experience of working in a school

What the school offers its staff

Our staff team are determined to provide the absolute best for our children. They work hard to achieve this and are fully supported through a range of high quality professional development opportunities. We talk about Team Mosborough because that is what we are. We work hard, have fun and take great pride in the opportunities we provide our pupils.

We can offer:

• a supportive team with children and family placed at the centre;

• a strong commitment to staff development;

• support from an experienced senior leadership team;

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This would include willingness to participate in relevant training. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

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.

Teaching Assistant L2.docx - 207 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mosborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mosborough Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2486211
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mosborough-primary-school

Mosborough Primary is a larger than average school, situated in the village of Mosborough. We are a warm welcoming school in the heart of the local community. We are proud of our energetic and enthusiastic children and supportive families. We ensure we provide them with inspiring opportunities to learn, delivered by highly skilled teachers and teaching assistants.

Arranging a visit to Mosborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@mosborough.sheffield.sch.uk.

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