Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or Level 3- EYFS experience essential
St Joseph's Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9AT36 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Tuesday to Friday 29.5 Hours per week (Term Time only plus 4 inset days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3/4 (pro rata) depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an engaging and enthusiastic Level 2 or level 3 Teaching Assistant to work on within our FS2 classroom.
St Joseph’s is a friendly and welcoming school where we are passionate about providing the best possible education for our children. The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, and experienced person to join our caring team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Will show full support for the Catholic ethos and be prepared to develop a secure understanding of the nature of our Catholic school.
- Views their supporting role in school as a vocation.
- Has experience of supporting children with additional needs in Primary or Early Years settings.
- Can build strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and families.
- Has the skills, energy, and passion to support excellent outcomes for our children.
- Is creative and nurturing, with high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour, and personal development.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A strong and inclusive ethos rooted in Gospel values.
- Happy, well-behaved children who love to learn.
- A leadership team focused on improving standards and supporting professional development.
- A committed, nurturing, and hardworking staff team.
- A supportive Governing Body and school community.
Further information about the job
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph's Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Primary School website
- Email address
- enquiries@st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2692773
St Joseph’s is a very special place, a happy and nurturing school where everyone is welcomed and valued.
We encourage a real love for learning and personal development. At St Joseph’s our dedicated staff work in partnership with parents, to ensure that our children receive firm foundations, which allow them to grow and become responsible adults. Our children are confident in their own abilities and equipped with the necessary skills and competences to allow them to flourish and reach their full potential.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk.
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