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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Halfway Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 3GU

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: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teaching Assistant Level 2 £25283 - £25989

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Halfway Nursery Infant School is looking to appoint a confident, flexible and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and talented team in September.

The role will be to work across nursery and school, as well as support some hours in our wraparound provision (Breakfast club on a Monday 7:30am - 8:30am). These hours will be paid in addition to the full-time contract.

There is also the possibility of additional hours in our after school club which runs each day until 6pm (hours TBC). These hours will be paid in addition to the full-time contract. Please indicate on your application form your availability for these hours.

Initially this role is for one year. Pupil numbers and budget depending it could be extended.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated professional, dedicated to providing a high level of teaching support across nursery and school, working in partnership with classroom teachers, running specific interventions when appropriate and supporting children 1:1 when needed. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working within the EYFS and KS1.

Halfway Nursery Infant School is located at the heart of our community in the south of Sheffield. At the heart of all we do are our children. We would like them to enjoy their childhood and be valued for their individuality, culture and heritage. We would like our children to go into the wider world as well rounded, happy, healthy and responsible citizens who care for the world and all the people who live in it. We strive for every child to be aspirational and forward thinking in all they do and remain lifelong learners who are reflective, resilient and adaptable.

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 across the EYFS and KS1

• 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

Our School Can Offer:

• Leadership committed to empowering staff.

• A supportive and hardworking staff team.

• Inspiring children who want to learn.

• Suitable training, including First Aid and food hygiene where required.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone the office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

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)

About Halfway Nursery Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Halfway Nursery Infant School website
• Email address: helena.clayton@halfway-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2482360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halfway-nursery-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Halfway Nursery Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.clayton@halfway-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.

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