EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mehefin 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8HH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 74a3115c-618f-46f4-81bc-3e4dcc71e9ae |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
EYFS Level 2 Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to become part of our Early Years team. Required from September 2026, we wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible individual to join Team Athelstan.
The position is to support groups of children or individuals, inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate must be able to enthuse, inspire and motivate our children to learn, and be committed to their educational and social development, and to raising their attainment. They should have a proven record of good/outstanding practice.
Candidates are required to have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team under instruction, as well as have the ability to use their initiative and work independently. An NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant experience is essential as well as SEND experience. Experience of working with Read, Write, Inc is desirable. The post is for 32.50 hours per week on a 39 week contract. Hours of work will be discussed at interview.
The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 17th June, 2026
SHORTLISTING: FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2026
INTERVIEWS: FRIDAY 26th JUNE 2026
INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: If you have any questions relating to the role, please email Anna Waring, Assistant Headteacher, at awaring@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk
VISITS: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0114 2692301 to arrange a visit.
APPLICATION: Application packs are available electronically by emailing the school at zgodwin@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk. All completed applications should be emailed to the school for the attention of Zoe Godwin, Business Manager at zgodwin@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:
a happy welcoming school;
willing, friendly children;
supportive, hard- working staff with shared high expectations;
a strong driven, forward thinking Leadership, with a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of staff.
Athelstan Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check required for this post.
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.
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.
EYFS Level 2 Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to become part of our Early Years team. Required from September 2026, we wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible individual to join Team Athelstan.
The position is to support groups of children or individuals, inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate must be able to enthuse, inspire and motivate our children to learn, and be committed to their educational and social development, and to raising their attainment. They should have a proven record of good/outstanding practice.
Candidates are required to have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team under instruction, as well as have the ability to use their initiative and work independently. An NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant experience is essential as well as SEND experience. Experience of working with Read, Write, Inc is desirable. The post is for 32.50 hours per week on a 39 week contract. Hours of work will be discussed at interview.
The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 17th June, 2026
SHORTLISTING: FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2026
INTERVIEWS: FRIDAY 26th JUNE 2026
INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: If you have any questions relating to the role, please email Anna Waring, Assistant Headteacher, at awaring@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk
VISITS: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0114 2692301 to arrange a visit.
APPLICATION: Application packs are available electronically by emailing the school at zgodwin@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk. All completed applications should be emailed to the school for the attention of Zoe Godwin, Business Manager at zgodwin@athelstan.sheffield.sch.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:
a happy welcoming school;
willing, friendly children;
supportive, hard- working staff with shared high expectations;
a strong driven, forward thinking Leadership, with a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of staff.
Athelstan Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check required for this post.
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.
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.