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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Halfway Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 4TA

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teaching Assistant Level 2 £25283 - £25989

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Halfway Junior School is looking to appoint a confident, flexible and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and talented team as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated professional, dedicated to providing a high level of teaching support across school, working in partnership with classroom teachers, as well as running specific interventions when appropriate. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working in year 6.

Halfway Junior School is a two-form entry Junior School located at the heart of our community in the south of Sheffield. We have high expectations for all our children and are committed to ensuring they are not only ready for the next step in their education, but also able to positively contribute to their communities. We want our pupils to be confident in their own abilities and resilient when faced with challenges. We want them to understand they are unique and special. But most importantly, we want them to be happy – empowered to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for someone who is: -

• Passionate about making a difference for all children

• Able to develop positive and productive relationships with all children, parents and staff

• Knowledgeable and skilled in supporting all children to access their learning in the classroom

• Able to manage and deliver structured intervention packages

• An active and supportive member of the class and school team

• A positive role-model for our children

• Able to be flexible, responsive and proactive to change

• Willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• a caring and positive working environment.

• a highly skilled, professional and motivated staff team.

• a supportive governing body and senior leadership team, all of whom are committed to your professional development

• warm and welcoming pupils and families

• collaborative working practice with a wide range of stakeholders

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please contact the School Office Manager (Helena Clayton) on 0114 248 2629 to make arrangements.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - TA L2.docx - 18.4 KB (opens in new tab)

!Job Application Form - Schools Support Staff (14).docx - 90.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Halfway Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Halfway Junior School website
• Email address: hclayton@halfway-jun.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2482629
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halfway-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Halfway Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hclayton@halfway-jun.sheffield.sch.uk.

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