Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Flexible Primary Teaching Assistant
Across EYFS, KS1, KS2 & SEN – South Sheffield
Teaching Personnel
Are you a confident, adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for a role where every day is different? Teaching Personnel is seeking flexible, committed support staff to work across all primary year groups, providing classroom support, SEN assistance, and 1:1 pupil support in a range of welcoming schools.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, loves supporting children’s learning, and is happy to jump into new challenges with a positive attitude.
Your Role Will Include:
- Supporting whole-class learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Providing targeted 1:1 assistance for pupils with SEND
- Helping children with their academic progress, social skills and confidence
- Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs
- Adapting to different school environments and pupil needs
- Promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere in every classroom
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with primary-aged children (school or placement)
- Is confident supporting a range of abilities, including SEN
- Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively
- Is flexible, reliable and willing to move between year groups
- Brings patience, empathy and enthusiasm to every role
What You’ll Receive:
- Varied roles in supportive primary schools across the area
- Weekly pay through PAYE
- Ongoing CPD including behaviour support, SEN training & safeguarding
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
- Flexible work to suit your availability and strengths
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a versatile Teaching Assistant who enjoys working across all primary year groups and supporting pupils with SEN, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact me directly on 0114 241 3340 or joseph.wragg@teachingpersonnel.com to get started!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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