Teaching Assistant Level 3

Teaching Assistant Level 3

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 09 June 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 28 June 2026
• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7RZ
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 72014312-98b6-49a1-8d5a-20d2e5595c95

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Springfield Primary School serves a richly diverse community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school, and we benefit from the strong support of our families. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and commitment to providing the very best educational experience for every child and a strong sense of belonging.

The Governors and Headteachers are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our committed and innovative team. Applicants are encouraged to outline their particular strengths and areas of expertise within their application.

This role requires someone who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, supporting the learning and development of whole classes, small groups, SEND children and individual pupils. Experience of working within an inclusive educational environment is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ/CACHE Diploma Level 3 qualification or possess equivalent qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Work alongside class teachers to provide targeted in-class and out-of-class support to address gaps in learning and promote pupil progress.
• Provide short-term classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Be highly motivated and committed to making a significant contribution to school life.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Actively support and promote the school's values and inclusive ethos.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all children.
• Show flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of pupils and the school.
• Maintain high expectations of children's learning, achievement, and behaviour.
• Be willing to work across the full primary age range as required.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and committed Governing Board.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced, dedicated, and collaborative staff team.
• An inclusive, creative, and stimulating learning environment.
• A strong leadership team with a clear vision for the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the learning and lives of children. The role offers significant professional reward and satisfaction for the successful candidate.

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.

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Springfield Primary School serves a richly diverse community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school, and we benefit from the strong support of our families. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and commitment to providing the very best educational experience for every child and a strong sense of belonging. The Governors and Headteachers are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our committed and innovative team. Applicants are encouraged to outline their particular strengths and areas of expertise within their application. This role requires someone who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, supporting the learning and development of whole classes, small groups, SEND children and individual pupils. Experience of working within an inclusive educational environment is essential. The successful candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ/CACHE Diploma Level 3 qualification or possess equivalent qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Work alongside class teachers to provide targeted in-class and out-of-class support to address gaps in learning and promote pupil progress.
• Provide short-term classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Be highly motivated and committed to making a significant contribution to school life.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Actively support and promote the school's values and inclusive ethos.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all children.
• Show flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of pupils and the school.
• Maintain high expectations of children's learning, achievement, and behaviour.
• Be willing to work across the full primary age range as required.
  
  Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and committed Governing Board.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced, dedicated, and collaborative staff team.
• An inclusive, creative, and stimulating learning environment.
• A strong leadership team with a clear vision for the future.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the learning and lives of children. The role offers significant professional reward and satisfaction for the successful candidate. Commitment to safeguarding