Teaching Assistant Level 3

Birley Spa Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4QE

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,542 FTE

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Birley Spa Primary Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This role is vital in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the academy, helping pupils to access the curriculum, achieve their potential and thrive within an inclusive learning environment. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting pupils with SEND and other vulnerable learners, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.

Key responsibilities:

• Support individual pupils and small groups in accessing learning and making progress.

• Assist teachers with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.

• Deliver and monitor targeted interventions within the classroom.

• Support pupils with SEND to participate fully in school life and achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to an effective behaviour management strategy.

• Prepare learning resources and adapt materials to meet individual pupil needs.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.

• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development and contribute to their wellbeing and safeguarding.

• Assist with breaktime, lunchtime and educational visit supervision as required.

• Maintain accurate records and provide administrative support relating to SEND provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and young people and is approachable, patient and supportive.

• Has experience of working with children, ideally within an educational setting.

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Is organised, reliable and committed to helping pupils succeed.

• Promotes inclusion, equality and respect for all members of the school community.

• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics together with a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.

• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.

• Access to coaching and ongoing career development through L.E.A.D. Academy Trust.

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to pupils' confidence, attainment and future opportunities.

Birley Spa Primary Academy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Birley Spa Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 291 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Birley Spa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birley-spa-primary-academy

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