Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Permanent (class based)

Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5ED

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hours, Monday to Friday - Term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 to £25,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sheffield South East Trust is seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join Wybourn Community Primary School, starting in September 2026.

Wybourn is a thriving and successful school providing a happy and secure environment that encourages learning through a creative curriculum and positive relationships.

We offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering a stimulating learning environment and building positive relationships with our children. They will work hard to engage students in the curriculum to reach their potential; promote academic and social development and must bring enthusiasm and a positive outlook to further enhance our staff team. This role requires strong communication skills, a desire to work as part of a team, a solid understanding of education principles and effective behaviour management strategies. Experience of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School is a diverse inner-city school with happy and enthusiastic children, a dedicated staff team, supportive parents/carers and a committed governing body. The school has a cultural ethos of belonging and inclusion supports our children and families way beyond the classroom walls. We are a true ‘Community School’ and the heart of our local area. Our school values are: We are a family; We care; We keep everyone safe; We have fun; We achieve and we live by these every day. Please visit our website for further information www.wybournlearning.com

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.

The school is part of the Sheffield South East Trust (SSET), which unites seven local schools (Acres Hill Primary, Manor Lodge Primary, Wybourn Primary, Phillimore Primary, Woodhouse West Primary, Gleadless Primary). The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools.

As an organisation we are committed to the safeguarding of all children in our care. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. This link provides further information about safeguarding in our school:

https://www.wybournlearning.com/safeguarding-and-child-protection/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please could potential applicants contact the school on 0114 2721988 to make arrangements. If you wish to apply for this post, please apply via the DFE Teaching Vacancies website or by downloading an application pack from the school or trust website. Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wybourncommunity.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing date: 5th June 2026 at 9am

Interviews: 11th June 2026

‘Sheffield South East Trust will work with urgency to improve the quality of learning and outcomes for all children’

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 & person specification.pdf - 218 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 559 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School website
• Email address: recruitment@wybourncommunity.sheffield.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wybourn-community-primary-nursery-school

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools.

Wybourn is a thriving and successful school providing a happy and secure environment that encourages learning through a creative curriculum.

We have developed a 2–11 extended services provision, across the school and nursery. The school and nursery provide quality childcare, education and important services for children and their families. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted.

We offer a supportive, positive environment with a forward thinking, committed staff team and enthusiastic children and parents. We are looking for someone who is well motivated and passionate, a team player who is also able to work independently using their own initiative.

Arranging a visit to Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School

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

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