Teaching Assistant Level 2 part time
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ba8080c4-65c9-4e02-ad47-2c069d3c17be |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a kind, caring and resilient Teaching Assistant who can effectively support students including those with SEND needs. You will work as part of the teaching and learning support team, supporting children to access learning and engage in school life. Working initially within the Early Years team, you will receive internal support and guidance from the school Special Needs Coordinator, Inclusion team and class teaching team.
The appointed Teaching Assistant will:
• Have experience working with children.
• Have a patient, firm, calm approach
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Demonstrate they can adopt and adapt relevant strategies to support the progress of pupils in early development.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in a happy, thriving inclusive school.
• A wonderful school building and extensive site
• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children, keen to do well, who work and play together across the year groups.
• A strong and experienced staff team who are committed to the school and its creative ethos.
• A talented, highly motivated and dedicated leadership team.
• The support and challenge of an active and committed governing body who will encourage your professional development.
• A school with strong community ties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School 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.
We are looking to recruit a kind, caring and resilient Teaching Assistant who can effectively support students including those with SEND needs. You will work as part of the teaching and learning support team, supporting children to access learning and engage in school life. Working initially within the Early Years team, you will receive internal support and guidance from the school Special Needs Coordinator, Inclusion team and class teaching team.
The appointed Teaching Assistant will:
• Have experience working with children.
• Have a patient, firm, calm approach
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Demonstrate they can adopt and adapt relevant strategies to support the progress of pupils in early development.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in a happy, thriving inclusive school.
• A wonderful school building and extensive site
• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children, keen to do well, who work and play together across the year groups.
• A strong and experienced staff team who are committed to the school and its creative ethos.
• A talented, highly motivated and dedicated leadership team.
• The support and challenge of an active and committed governing body who will encourage your professional development.
• A school with strong community ties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School 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.