L3 Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Level 3 Primary Teaching Assistant – North Sheffield
Location: North Sheffield (S5, S6, S35 and surrounding areas)
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential for permanent placement)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and experienced Level 3 Primary Teaching Assistant to support a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across North Sheffield. This role is perfect for someone passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (based on your strengths)

• Deliver small-group interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing, and maths

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs where required

• Assist with classroom organisation, behaviour management, and lesson preparation

• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• Experience working in primary schools

• Strong understanding of child development and learning support

• Confident in supporting phonics, early literacy, and numeracy

• A proactive, positive, and nurturing approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive hourly/daily rates

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Access to a wide range of CPD including SEN support, behaviour management, phonics training, and safeguarding

• A dedicated consultant supporting your placements and career progression

• Opportunities in multiple schools to match your strengths and experience

How to Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding work in North Sheffield primary schools, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by contacting Teaching Personnel – Sheffield North Primary Team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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