Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1
Abbey Lane Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Pay scale
- Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal
programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and
welfare matters
- Have an interest in, and a strong commitment to, supporting children’s learning, development and well-being
- Experience of working with young people and children, including those with Special Educational Needs
- Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
- Be caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals
- Be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude
- Have a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion and have high expectations for every child
- Be innovative and creative
- Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community
What the school offers its staff
What the school can offer you
We can offer you enthusiastic and responsive children; an inclusive and engaged community; an active and supportive governing body and a commitment to your continued professional development.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Abbey Lane 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 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.
About Abbey Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- bibbyk@abbeylane.sheffield.sch.uk
Abbey Lane Primary School is is an academy school, catering for children between the ages of 4 and 11. We are a large and busy but very friendly school with lots going on! To truly understand what we stand for - inclusion, community, aspiration, and nurturing the unique abilities of each child - we encourage you to visit Abbey Lane and experience it first-hand.
Abbey Lane is a school where we place children at the heart of everything that we do. We focus on nurturing every aspect of a child's development, appreciating their individual strengths, talents, and personalities. We achieve this by offering enjoyable and stimulating activities both inside and outside of class. Our committed and innovative staff strive to establish a peaceful, welcoming, and productive learning atmosphere within the school.
We value the incredibly important contributions made by our families and the broader community to the education and growth of our pupils. Abbey Lane truly is a family and we are very proud to be part of its surrounding community.
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.
Arranging a visit to Abbey Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bibbyk@abbeylane.sheffield.sch.uk.
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