Teaching assistant level 2

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 2TE

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours, 39 weeks per weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25583 - £29989

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint a level 2 Teaching assistant full time to work at Deepcar Primary federation. This post is temporary for a year and would be based in KS2.

£25583 – £29989 pro rata - This post will be for 37 hrs per week 39 weeks per year

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled and passionate staff member to become part of our thriving, friendly schools. Experience with working with children with a range of SEND needs is vital.

To work at our schools, you will need to:

• Be professional
• Have a range of experience working with pupils with special needs including learning difficulties
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding issues
• Be able to develop strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Work with a range of external professionals
• Be committed to raising standards across school
• Have the ability to work within a team
• Be conscientious and hardworking

Visits to the school prior to applying for this post are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0114 2883878 to make an appointment.

Application:

Application packs are available electronically by either emailing deepcar.enquiries@deepcarprimarypartnership.co.uk or the job section of the Sheffield Council website. All applications should be emailed or sent in the post to the school.

Electronic applications are preferred but manual packs can be obtained if required, by collecting from the school or sending a large SAE to School Office at: Deepcar St John’s CE Junior School, St Margaret’s Avenue, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2TE.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd June at 9am. Interviews to be held week commencing 29th June 2026

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. An enhanced CRB check is required for this post.

Completed forms should be returned to the school for the attention of

Miss L. Jones, Executive Headteacher

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and committed staff team who share the vision for improving outcomes for our children
• Delightful, hardworking children with a positive attitude towards their learning
• Very supportive parents and carers
• A good working relationship with the Governing Body
• Range of CPD opportunities

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Level 2 PS.doc - 72.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 174 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School website
• Email address: deepcar.enquiries@deepcarprimarypartnership.co.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2883878
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deepcar-st-john-s-church-of-england-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email deepcar.enquiries@deepcarprimarypartnership.co.uk.

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