Teaching Assistant Level 3

Owler Brook Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8HQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Permanent job, with start date of 05.01.2026. Part time, 15 hours per week, 2 days Monday and Tuesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £26,403 and £28,598 Actual £9,207 to £9,972

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children
• Have previous experience of working within a Primary School setting
• Have a good understanding of child development
• Work closely within the year group and whole school team

• Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
• Experience of providing a stimulating, fun, engaging and educational environment for all children
• Be keen to work in partnership with teachers and as part of a cohesive team
• Be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the children
• Have the ability to build excellent relationships and work positively with children, colleagues, parents and the community

What the school offers its staff

The Benefits

• A successful and visionary team to support you
• The opportunity to work with a supportive, established team
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work

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

Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment pack template TA3 Part Time FINAL.pdf - 1.86 MB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Support (1).docx - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Owler Brook Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Owler Brook Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@owlerbrookprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01142438611
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/owler-brook-primary-school-sheffield

Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.

Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted.

At Owler Brook we provide an environment where children feel safe and happy, supported by the whole school community. We celebrate diversity and creativity, recognising the skills that every child has. We warmly welcome parents into the life of the school and work with the whole school community to instil a sense of belonging and ownership and guide our children to be responsible citizens of the future.

Arranging a visit to Owler Brook Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@owlerbrookprimary.co.uk.

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