Teaching Assistant Level 3
Dore Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Dore Primary School wish to appoint a permanent TA Level 3 to work initially within our Reception or Pre School setting. We are looking for someone with Foundation Stage experience, which may include staff already employed within a nursery setting.
A sound knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics would be beneficial. Our curriculum has a Forest Schools focus so an interest or qualification in Forest School provision would be ideal. Training could be provided.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to work within a team, who go above and beyond for the children and families at Dore. They will be required to contribute towards the educational and social development of the child and they will demonstrate a real enthusiasm for working with children. A desire to ensure that our children achieve the best outcomes will be essential.
We value the contributions that each individual has to make to the school community and seek a willingness from applicants to contribute to this well-established ethos within the school. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and may be asked to work in our successful and expanding breakfast and after school clubs.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer the successful applicant an opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, innovative and talented team of staff and children.
Our staff are extremely positive about the role they play in the lives of the children at Dore Primary School and support each other to ensure that we offer our children the very best experiences every day. Together we are prepared to give whatever it takes to ensure that all children achieve their very best.
Please look at our website for more information about our school and our curriculum.
www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability to work with children. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a practical knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding . Appointments are made subject to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.
For shortlisted candidates we will complete an online search.
Further information about the job
Visits are available on Tuesday 19th May at 1.30pm and Wednesday 20th May at 4.00pm
Please phone the school office on 0114 236 8692 if you would like to attend.
Commitment to safeguarding
Dore Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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.
About Dore Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dore Primary School website
- Email address
- hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142368690
Local Authority Maintained School
Arranging a visit to Dore Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk.
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