Teaching Assistant Level 3
Netherthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7JA44 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week 39 weeks a year Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,275 to £29,542
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an inquiring mind. We place a strong importance on every pupil's personal, social and emotional development.
We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant who is experienced at working with KS2 children, initially in Year 4, although this may change from year to year, according to the needs of the children.
We want the successful candidates to be passionate about helping young people to achieve their full potential, to have high expectations of themselves, to share our passion for learning and our aim of achieving excellence for all.
Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist pupil’s individual learning and social needs.
The successful candidates will:
- Believe in giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
- Have a good understanding of the KS2 curriculum, particularly English and Maths.
- Forge positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff and enjoy working as part of a whole-school team.
- Have good organisational and communication skills both orally and written.
- Knowledge of Little Wandles Phonics and Reading programme is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of Makaton and Cued articulation is desirable.
- Make a positive contribution to our school team.
- Provide learning support in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
- Be able to plan and prepare, under the teacher’s direction, to teach small groups of children, including those new to English.
- Have experience working with children with additional needs (desirable).
- Have experience of carrying out interventions with identified children.
- Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the class teacher.
- Be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities under the direction of the class teacher.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Support pupils in the playground and encouraging interactive play.
- Motivate and encourage pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of and to encourage independence.
- Provide positive reinforcements and praise.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom provision and give every child the opportunity to fulfil their full potential.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you delightful, enthusiastic children, supportive SLT, Parents and Governors and forward thinking, positive staff.
Further information about the job
Closing Date for Application 01/11/2026
Interviews week commencing 09/11/2026
Please return your completed application form to Netherthorpe Primary School by email recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk or by post to Netherthorpe Primary School Netherthorpe Street Sheffield S3 7JA
There will be a 6 month probationary period.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We will do an online search of shortlisted candidate
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 Netherthorpe Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 257 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142726834
Netherthorpe Primary is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic
achievement. We are seeking a committed colleague who will work with our children, parents and carers to ensure our pupils are given the best opportunities to reach their potential. To be happy, confident, kind and respectful of one
another’s individuality.
Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different
languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.
Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.
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