Teaching Assistant

Government of The United Kingdom; Southey Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Continuous CPD and Training

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support EYFS & KS1 in a temporary, part-time contract based in Sheffield. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging learning environment and assisting with a diverse, enquiry-based curriculum.

The successful candidate will hold an EYFS qualification, demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy, and work collaboratively with teachers to raise achievement and life chances for children.

Qualifications

• Must hold an EYFS full and relevant qualification.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (GCSEs or equivalent).
• Experience of EYFS and ability to support diverse learners.

Skills

Flexible classroom support

Team collaboration

Enquiry-based learning

Passion for teaching

Positive attitude

Life-chances focus

EYFS experience

Excellent communication

Education

EYFS qualification

GCSE English & Maths (or NVQ2)

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFS & KS1 - Temporary

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Sheffield, S5 8GN
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 19 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom.
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Be able to work creatively and strategically and collaborate with teachers
• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
• Be positive, with a 'can do' attitude
• Be committed to improving the life chances of every child
• Have experience of working in EYFS
• Have excellent classroom skills including high expectations and a commitment to challenging every learner through an exciting, inspiring enquiry-based curriculum
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills that motivate and inspire children to achieve their very best
• Have highly effective communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have an EYFS full and relevant qualification
• www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills - GCSEs or equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths.
• Training in the relevant learning strategies
• Experience of EYFS

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted membership for Westfield Health.
• Occupational Health.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Continuous CPD and Training.

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.