Teaching Assistant Level 2

Woodthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8DA

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1st September 2026 to 28th of May 2027 or the earlier return of the post holder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Grade 3, Point 5 to 6, currently £25,583 to £25,989 gross per annum
• Actual salary: £19,328 to £19,635 (Under 5 Years Service)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervising and providing particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of support staff. Teamwork and the community are at the heart of what we do.

If you have the passion to be a key part of the Support for Learning team, are able to positively contribute to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our school, we would like to hear from you

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack

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 Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

Recruitment Information Pack - Teaching Assistant L2 (Maternity cover).pdf - 352 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodthorpe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodthorpe Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@woodthorpe-mlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 0114 239 9167
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-primary-school-sheffield

Woodthorpe joined Minerva in September 2021 and is the first primary school in the trust. Working collaboratively with our secondary colleagues the school has already benefited from their expertise. Exciting times lie ahead as the Trust continues to grow, partnerships are strengthened and the offer for all our children is enhanced.

Arranging a visit to Woodthorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@woodthorpe-mlt.co.uk.

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