Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – Primary
£26,428 per year
⚠️ Only 3 days left to apply
Deadline: Friday, 6 November 2026
Type
Temporary
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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About the Role
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join its talented, creative and caring team. The successful candidate will support learning across KS1 and KS2, helping pupils to achieve academically and develop personally within an inclusive Catholic school community.
This is a full-time, temporary position until July 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The post is available to start as soon as possible, and appointment at Level 2 or Level 3 will depend on the successful candidate's experience.
The salary is £26,428 per annum full-time equivalent. The closing date is 12pm on 6 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils' learning and development across the primary age range.
Maintain high expectations for children's achievement, wellbeing and personal development.
Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues to provide effective classroom support.
Promote the inclusion and participation of pupils with SEND.
Adapt support to meet individual learning, sensory and social-emotional needs.
Use patience, empathy and appropriate strategies to help autistic pupils thrive.
Contribute fully to the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory pre-employment checks and confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What We Offer
A warm, welcoming and nurturing school community.
A professional, dedicated and supportive staff team.
Opportunities to develop experience across KS1 and KS2.
The chance to make a positive contribution to inclusive SEND provision.
Access to relevant professional development and a workplace pension scheme.
The possibility of the position becoming permanent.
About the School
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, is a Roman Catholic primary academy in Sheffield for children aged 3 to 11. The school has approximately 237 pupils and welcomes children from a wide range of backgrounds into a supportive, inclusive and nurturing community.
Staff, families, pupils and governors work collaboratively to provide engaging opportunities, high-quality education and a lifelong love of learning. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits & Perks
About St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, is a Roman Catholic primary academy for children aged 3 to 11 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Serving pupils from Nursery through to the end of Key Stage 2, the school provides a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values. Its ethos centres on care, respect, collaboration and high expectations, with a clear commitment to helping every child develop academically, personally, socially and spiritually. Children from a wide range of backgrounds are welcomed into a community that seeks to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
With approximately 237 pupils, St Marie's offers the close-knit character of a community primary school while providing learning across the full primary age range. Staff, families, pupils and governors work together to create engaging opportunities and deliver high-quality education. The school places strong emphasis on inclusion, including thoughtful support for pupils with SEND, sensory differences and social-emotional needs. It is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through robust practice and shared responsibility.
Working at St Marie's means joining a talented, creative and caring staff team in which professional collaboration is highly valued. Colleagues are encouraged to share expertise, adapt their practice to individual pupils and contribute positively to the wider life and Catholic ethos of the school. Staff can expect a supportive working culture, opportunities for relevant professional development and the satisfaction of helping children thrive within an ambitious yet compassionate setting. This vacancy also offers the possibility of longer-term employment, as the temporary post may become permanent.
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Show how you have supported learning and progress across the primary age range.
Give specific examples of adapting provision for pupils with SEND, including autistic children where relevant.
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Ensure your application clearly demonstrates effective teamwork with teachers, support staff and families.
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