Primary Teaching Assistant : Sheffield

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll

Recruiter match-making

Free online training modules

Randstad app deals

GBP300 candidate referral scheme

Job summary

Randstad Education Leeds is placing a classroom support role at a South Sheffield primary school that feels like a community hub. You will assist the teacher, prepare resources, and support children across daily lessons in a warm school environment.

The role offers stable, full-time hours, opportunities for professional training, and a supportive recruitment consultant. DBS clearance is required, with a patient and energetic approach to helping learners of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with children in school, nursery, coaching, or volunteering.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above is required.
• Patient, proactive and energetic approach to supporting diverse learners.
• DBS enhanced on Update Service (or eligible for a new one).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning resources and set up activities.
• Run small group phonics, reading, and maths workshops.
• Provide targeted support to children needing extra help.
• Supervise during outdoor play, lunch, and trips.
• Log progress observations and report to the teaching team.

Skills

Child experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic individual with a heart for helping children unlock their academic potential?

Do you want to join an energetic South Sheffield primary school that feels like a true community hub?

Are you ready to secure a stable, full:time classroom support role?

Randstad Education Leeds supports classroom support staff by connecting them with local primary opportunities in the Sheffield region. Situated in South Sheffield, this popular primary school is recognised for its warm community focus and emphasis on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. The school provides a structured, friendly environment where teaching assistants work alongside experienced staff.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by preparing learning resources and setting up activities.
• Run small:group phonic, reading, and mathematics workshops using structured tools.
• Provide targeted support to children needing extra help to access their daily lessons.
• Supervise children during outdoor playtime, lunch breaks, and on educational school trips.
• Log student progress observations and report insights directly to the teaching team.

Requirements for the Role

• Practical experience working alongside children (school, nursery, coaching, or volunteering).
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above).
• A patient, proactive, and energetic approach to supporting children of all backgrounds.
• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness for a new one).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Predictable weekly payroll via standard PAYE.
• Personalised match:making from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to free accredited online training modules.
• Lifestyle savings and retail deals through the Randstad app.
• Generous GBP300 candidate referral scheme.