Teaching Assistant Level 2 Temporary

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Minerva Learning Trust is seeking a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Woodthorpe Community Primary School. The role is 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks, handling one-to-one pupil support to help learning, confidence and potential within a safe environment.

The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and work well with colleagues, families and external professionals, contributing to the school's strong teamwork and community values.

Qualifications

• Patience and a nurturing approach to support a pupil with learning needs.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Commitment to teamwork and a community-focused ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil within the school.
• Help the pupil access learning and develop confidence.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment and school values.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Location: Woodthorpe Community Primary School

Pay scale: NJC Grade 3, Point 5 to 6, currently £26,427 to £26,847 gross per annum

Contract: Temporary, , 32.5 hours per week x 39 weeks

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: 31 st August 2027

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil within our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the pupil access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential within a safe and supportive environment. We are looking for an individual who is patient, nurturing and able to work effectively alongside colleagues, families and external professionals. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of support staff, where teamwork and community are central to our values.

The closing date is Monday the 2nd of November 2026 at 9am and interviews will take place on Friday the 6th of November 2026.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.