Teaching Assistants - Level 3 - 1 x Permanent, 1 x Temporary
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5ED26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 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
- Part time: 33.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 to £28,598
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching Assistant Level 3 x 2 – Required from September 2026
1 Permanent (33.5 hours, 39 weeks) – To work in our SEND Provisions
1 Temporary until August 2027 (35 hours, 39 weeks) – To provide cover across the school and nursery. This candidate will ideally complete HLTA training whilst working as a Level 3 TA, organised through the school.
Grade 4, SCP7 – SCP12, £26,403 - £28,598 per annum full time equivalent
IMPORTANT – these roles are quite different so please indicate on your application form which you are interested in.
Sheffield South East Trust is seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join Wybourn Community Primary School, starting in September 2026.
Wybourn is a thriving and successful school providing a happy and secure environment that encourages learning through a creative curriculum. We are looking to recruit two Teaching Assistants at Level 3, one who may be interested in undertaking HLTA training during their employment paid for by the school.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer support for pupils promoting independence and encourage pupils to work to the best of their ability.
- Provide short term cover for classes from nursery to Y6
- Support pupils with SEND
- Support for class teachers in all areas to provide excellent learning opportunities for pupils.
Experience & Qualifications
- Primary/nursery school knowledge and experience
- GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent literacy and numeracy, alongside a relevant level 3, or equivalent qualification (or experience) is required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A genuine passion for nurturing young minds is essential for success in this role.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach.
Further information about the job
The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering a stimulating learning environment and building positive relationships with our children. They will work hard to engage students in the curriculum to reach their potential; promote academic and social development and must bring enthusiasm and a positive outlook to further enhance our staff team. This role requires strong communication skills, a desire to work as part of a team, a solid understanding of education principles and effective behaviour management strategies.
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School is a diverse inner-city school with happy and enthusiastic children, a dedicated staff team, supportive parents/carers and a committed governing body. The school has a cultural ethos of belonging and inclusion supports our children and families way beyond the classroom walls. We are a true ‘Community School’ and the heart of our local area. Our school values are: We are a family; We care; We keep everyone safe; We have fun; We achieve and we live by these every day. Please visit our website for further information www.wybournlearning.com
The school is part of the Sheffield South East Trust (SSET), which unites seven local schools (Acres Hill Primary, Manor Lodge Primary, Wybourn Primary, Phillimore Primary, Woodhouse West Primary, Gleadless Primary). 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.
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. This link provides further information about safeguarding in our school:
https://www.wybournlearning.com/safeguarding-and-child-protection/
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please could potential applicants contact the school on 0114 2721988 to make arrangements. If you wish to apply for this post, please apply via the DFE Teaching Vacancies website or by downloading an application pack from the school or trust website. Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wybourncommunity.sheffield.sch.uk
Closing date: 1st June 2026 at 9am
Interviews: 5th June 2026
‘Sheffield South East Trust will work with urgency to improve the quality of learning and outcomes for all children’
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 559 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wybourncommunity.sheffield.sch.uk
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.
Wybourn is a thriving and successful school providing a happy and secure environment that encourages learning through a creative curriculum.
We have developed a 2–11 extended services provision, across the school and nursery. The school and nursery provide quality childcare, education and important services for children and their families. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted.
We offer a supportive, positive environment with a forward thinking, committed staff team and enthusiastic children and parents. We are looking for someone who is well motivated and passionate, a team player who is also able to work independently using their own initiative.
Arranging a visit to Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wybourncommunity.sheffield.sch.uk.
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