Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Post Title:EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 (term time - 36 weeks)

Duration: Temporary, 1 year

Hours: 4 days a week 7:30am-6:00pm (9.5 hours per day) or 5 days a week 7:30am-5:30pm (9 hours per day).

Commence date: September 2026

Salary: Pro Rata

4 days = £22,725

or

5 days = £26,911

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Post details:

Would you like a chance to be part of something special at Westbourne School?

Westbourne is a leading school in the Yorkshire region, and a co-educational independent school in Sheffield offering a first class education to Sheffield girls and boys from the age of 4 to 16.

The School is at an exciting crossroads in its history, with a new Head, and a recently completed £3m estates development project, including a new hall, three classrooms, changing rooms, facilities and a play area.

It's not just Westbourne's values of excellence, inclusion, respect and resilience that make Westbourne a special place to work. Westbourne is a family. Staff are motivated to go the extra mile in an environment that nurtures happy pupils to perform at their best. Westbourne's story is one of success with expansion and a state-of-the art new Junior School development. If you're a talented person who wants to be part of a bright new future for our school, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant at Westbourne School, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a child-centred environment by delivering the EYFS curriculum under the guidance of the EYFS teacher. You will be responsible for a dedicated group of key children, utilising observation and reflective practice to track developmental progress, maintain learning diaries, and ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils. Embodying the "Westbourne Way," you will model a growth mindset, build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, and contribute to the school's professional culture. This multifaceted role requires flexibility, as you will support Breakfast and After School Clubs, assist with educational visits, and collaborate with the Junior School team to ensure every child reaches their potential within a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving setting.

To apply, download the Westbourne School application form and send it, together with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@westbourneschool.co.uk or by post to Westbourne School, 60 Westbourne Road, Sheffield S10 2QT.

Please refer to the EYFS Teaching Assistant Job description here when completing the application form and ensure you highlight which position you are applying for.

Safeguarding

Westbourne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please see (add link to new policy) for further details of the checks undertaken. Applicants should note that references are routinely requested prior to interview for all short listed candidates.

All staff have responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (Safeguarding Policy). For the specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role please check the job description and person specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions, cautions and bind-overs (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026

Westbourne is a leading school in the Yorkshire region, and a co-educational independent school in Sheffield offering a first class education to Sheffield girls and boys from the age of 4 to 16.

The School is at an exciting crossroads in its history, with a new Head, and a recently completed £3m estates development project, including a new hall, three classrooms, changing rooms, facilities and a play area.

It's not just Westbourne's values of excellence, inclusion, respect and resilience that make Westbourne a special place to work. Westbourne is a family. Staff are motivated to go the extra mile in an environment that nurtures happy pupils to perform at their best. Westbourne's story is one of success with expansion and a state-of-the art new Junior School development. If you're a talented person who wants to be part of a bright new future for our school, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant at Westbourne School, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a child-centred environment by delivering the EYFS curriculum under the guidance of the EYFS teacher. You will be responsible for a dedicated group of key children, utilising observation and reflective practice to track developmental progress, maintain learning diaries, and ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils. Embodying the "Westbourne Way," you will model a growth mindset, build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, and contribute to the school's professional culture. This multifaceted role requires flexibility, as you will support Breakfast and After School Clubs, assist with educational visits, and collaborate with the Junior School team to ensure every child reaches their potential within a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving setting.

Duration: Temporary, 1 year

Hours: 4 days a week 7:30am-6:00pm (9.5 hours per day) or 5 days a week 7:30am-5:30pm (9 hours per day).

Commence date: September 2026

Salary: Pro Rata

4 days = £22,725

or

5 days = £26,911