Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The Woodlands Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Primary School in Sheffield is seeking an ambitious and caring Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support children in the EYFS. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027 and involves working as part of a team to provide high-quality support alongside class teachers, with some children who have autism, ADHD, or speech and learning needs.

You will deliver high-quality interventions, foster positive relationships, and help ensure pupils’ safety while adapting to changing

Responsibilities

• deliver high quality support/interventions for both groups and individuals
• have strong numerical skills
• have an ability to work using their own initiative
• have an alignment to a can-do culture
• have a high level of communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with children and adults
• display the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
• own a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils
• hold strong principles that are aligned with our school Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield.

Job description

Woodlands Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, talented and caring candidate to join our team as a teaching assistant level 3. This role will be based in EYFS and is fixed term until 31 August 2027. This role is to work as part of a team of teaching assistants and alongside class teachers to assist with the teaching and support of children in order to provide high quality provision. Some of the children with whom you would be working could have specific needs. These may include autism, ADHD, learning and speech difficulties and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will be required to understand and support children facing these barriers, alongside working more broadly with a wide range of children. We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for fostering positive relationships and a commitment to providing optimal support with a wide range of children. If you possess a desire to make a difference and cultivate meaningful connections with pupils, this role offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth and fulfilment.

• deliver high quality support/interventions for both groups and individuals
• have strong numerical skills
• have an ability to work using their own initiative
• have an alignment to a can-do culture
• have a high level of communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with children and adults
• display the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
• own a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils
• hold strong principles that are aligned with our school Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 6100 pupils, with over 800 staff.

Why do we exist?

• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence - high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus - empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration - relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

• Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team. Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Primary School is a 2-form entry primary and nursery for children aged 2-11 in a vibrant South Sheffield community. This popular and over-subscribed school has around 500 pupils. In February 2022, Ofsted graded our school as strongly Good.