Teaching Assistant Level 3

Tinsley Meadows Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1SG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12:46pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,402 - £28,598 (Pro Rata - £20,868 - £22,603)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

JOB TITLE:                          Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term until 31.08.27

BASE:                                   Tinsley Meadows Primary School

EMPLOYER:                        Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

HOURS:                               34 hours per week - (39 weeks per year)

GRADE / SALARY:            TA3 Grade 3 Pt 7-12 £26,402 - £28,598 (Pro Rata -     £20,868 - £22,603).

CLOSING DATE:              Friday 12th June 2026 – 12:00

SHORTLISTING:               Friday 12th June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE:           W/C Monday 15th June 2026

 

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant who can support a high quality, safe learning experience underpinned by high expectations for our children. We also invite applicants who are looking to work towards a TA 3, through a development plan.

 

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust which has outcomes for children at the forefront of its vision. We have a vast amount of experience in raising attainment which, in turn, helps us to raise children’s aspirations for a happy, safe and positive future.

 

As well as this, we are passionate about being an employer of choice. Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to investing heavily in its staff. Our workforce is the jewel in our crown and the reason our children succeed. Our Workforce Charter has been carefully crafted in consultation with unions to ensure staff are equipped with both the professional development and personal support needed to excel in their role and develop their career. We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives and creating a professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance. 

 

By applying for this position you will be applying to be part of a forward thinking, caring trust that puts children and staff at the centre of all decisions.

 

As an employer of choice, the Trust offers a competitive pay structure in line with national pay recommendations. 

 

 

 

 

You will:

 

·        Have an interest in and a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning, development and well-being

·        Be caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals

·        Be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude

·        Have a commitment to on-going personal and professional development

·        Value diversity, equity and inclusion and have high expectations for every child

·        Be innovative and creative

·        Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

 

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

In return we can offer:

 

·        A dedicated, forward thinking and supportive Trust, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to providing opportunities for quality CPD and career progression

·        A passionate, engaging and diverse community

·        Excellent terms and conditions and progressive employment policies to (e.g. Family Friendly Policy, Menopause Policy, Workforce Charter)

·        Competitive rates of pay which are in line with nationally negotiated pay rates

·        A culture of ethical leadership where our team members are central to our success

·        Opportunities for collaboration and sharing of practice with colleagues across the trust

·        Excellent working conditions in state of the art premises with secure parking and facilities

 

Visits to school are strongly recommended. Please contact Tania Macpherson (Principal) 0114 244 1842 to arrange a tour of the school and an informal conversation about the role.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ON A FIVE RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST APPLICATION FORM. APPLICATIONS ON OTHER FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

Our trust is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other’s identity and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tinsley Meadows Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tinsley Meadows Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tinsley-meadows-primary-school

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, and is a leading Sheffield school for children aged 2-11 years. We are a school that invests heavily in staff to ensure that they are equipped with the tools and techniques to excel in this significantly rewarding environment. We know great talent when we see it and we do not underestimate the power of professional and personal development. We provide high quality CPD, coaching opportunities, networking and team teaching so as to create strong, effective, and inspirational leaders of the future. We also support trainee teachers through Teach First and School Direct routes and have a successful record of contributing towards quality training packages to develop outstanding practice. We invest in our staff and understand the importance of creating a strong work/life balance.

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