10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    4 July 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 19.5 hours Monday to Wednesday but may be able to adjust the days.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,790

Actual salary

£11,155.50

Pay scale

SCP5 to SCP6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Upper Key Stage 2 team.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of working in Key Stage 2.
  • Has NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications or experience.
  • Will look forward to forging positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff and enjoys working as part of a whole-school team.
  • Is well organised and motivated.
  • Has experience of supervising small groups for odd for sessions or interventions.
  • Is keen to develop their skills through professional development.
  • Believes in giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their full potential.
  • Has good communication skills in order to meet the demands of the role which is a challenging and rewarding one.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • The opportunity to work in a welcoming and exciting learning environment where everyone is valued, where hard work and achievement is appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated.
  • A full programme of professional development for all staff.
  • Happy, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, with supportive parents and governors.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to shanson@marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk

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About Marlcliffe Community Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
476 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01142344329

Marlcliffe is a large and very popular primary school and serves an area including Hillsborough and Wadsley on the North West edge of the City of Sheffield. Our pupils come from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds. The standard admission number is currently 75 and there are 478 children on role.

The behaviour and attitude of our children is good. We have good attendance and children are confident, keen to come to school and enjoy learning. We offer our children a wide range of additional activities at lunchtimes and after school.

From September 2025 there will be eighteen classes from Foundation Stage to Year 6 and the school has a wealth of additional learning spaces including a library area, ART/DT room complete with food technology equipment, a large hall space with stage, lighting and sound system, an all weather pitch, secret garden area, and a dedicated PPA working space.

The Governing Body support professional development and the school provide training opportunities for all staff. There is a strong sense of teamwork throughout the school and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all learners.

Arranging a visit to Marlcliffe Community Primary School

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

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