Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND

Norfolk Community Primary School, Sheffield, S2 2PJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 35.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 to £28598
• Pay scale: Grade 4 Scale Point 7-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children with additional needs, including those who may present with some challenging behaviour
• Be reliable, versatile and resilient
• Have experience of working with children in a primary school setting
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Show commitment and self-motivation, with the ambition to develop their skills and expertise.
• Be an enthusiastic, team player who is able to build good relationships with children and staff.

What the school offers its staff

The school can offer:

• A well-established range of provisions for children with SEND
• The opportunity to work as part of an experienced team
• Guidance and support from the school’s SENDCo and Learning Mentors

Continuous professional development opportunities to build your skills and knowledge

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

As an organisation we are committed to the safeguarding of all children in our care. The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

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.

SEND IR TA Person Spec.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND IR TA L3 advert.pdf - 179 KB (opens in new tab)

Senior Teaching Assistant L3 - LD3.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

About Norfolk Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norfolk Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@norfolkcps.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142502760
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norfolk-community-primary-school-sheffield

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools.

Arranging a visit to Norfolk Community Primary School

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

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