32 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 March 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: Working hours are Mon - Friday 8am - 4pm Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

26,403-28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities

What the school offers its staff

Carfield are proud to offer all staff:


employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing support including a DEIB working group

CPD

A professional and supportive working environment


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

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Additional documents

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

About Carfield Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
593 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01142557534

Carfield Primary School is a large, friendly school situated in the Meersbrook area of Sheffield. We have a strong ethos, close links with our local community and enjoy a mutually supportive relationship with parents. We are a caring, happy school where children are valued as individuals and provided with suitable challenge to enable them all to achieve.

Arranging a visit to Carfield Primary School

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

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