Temporary Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Grenoside Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8QB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.08.27
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £28,598
• Pay scale: Grade 4 SCP7-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be an excellent teaching assistant who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about enabling all learners to achieve success;
• Work within an agreed framework of supervision to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, including preparation, delivery and assessment;
• Be well motivated and committed to providing a stimulating, happy and caring learning environment where all learners are valued as unique individuals;
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum for the phase in which they work coupled with the ability to secure successful learning for all children with a wide range of learning needs;
• Be committed to raising standards and developing the best education for all pupils;
• Offer a special blend of determination, innovative thinking, creative problem solving, resilience and humour.

What the school offers its staff

• A caring and supportive working environment with children who are keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school
• Established good practices
• A commitment to your professional development

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

We are 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 are 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.

Senior TA Level 3 (Cover).doc - 84.5 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Grenoside Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 330 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Grenoside Community Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@grenoside.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142467380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grenoside-community-primary-school-sheffield

Grenoside Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and friendly school that is proud of its place in the community. Situated in the north of Sheffield with beautiful surroundings, we privileged to have excellent outdoor spaces and an inspiring surrounding environment in which to work. We are co-educational and have just under 350 on roll with pupils coming from Grenoside and from the wider local area.

We are proud to be part of Peak Edge, a strong and supportive Trust that works collaboratively to share expertise, resources, and best practice. Being part of Peak Edge means our staff benefit from high-quality professional development, opportunities for career progression, and access to a network of colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional education.

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