Year 3 Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Justteachers Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a committed Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sheffield. The role starts in September and is a full-time temporary long-term supply post until Christmas, supporting the Year 3 class and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

You will work with the Year 3 teacher to deliver engaging lessons, run small-group interventions, promote positive behaviour, and help prepare resources.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to assist with classroom routines and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning by working with the Year 3 teacher to deliver lessons and activities.
• Lead small-group interventions to help pupils progress in core subjects.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, structured classroom environment.
• Prepare learning resources and support an organised, stimulating space.
• Supervise pupils during transitions, break times and non-teaching periods.

Skills

KS2 experience

Excellent communication

Behaviour management

Education

Primary education support qualification

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and nurturing primary school in Sheffield. The position begins in September and will run on a full-time temporary basis as a long-term supply role until Christmas. You will be supporting a school known for its warm community feel, strong inclusive values, and a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting classroom learning by working closely with the Year 3 teacher to deliver engaging lessons and activities
• Leading small-group interventions to help pupils progress in core subjects
• Promoting positive behaviour and contributing to a calm, structured classroom environment
• Preparing learning resources and helping maintain an organised and stimulating learning space
• Supervising pupils during transitions, break times, and other non-teaching periods

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications suitable for supporting learning in a primary school
• Proven experience working with children in an educational setting, ideally within KS2
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective support strategies
• Two education or school-based references
• Any other relevant requirements for the role, such as excellent communication skills and a current enhanced DBS

If you are interested in this position, please apply via the form below.