Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Day-to-Day
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield? Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting motivated Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary schools throughout Sheffield.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate looking to gain experience in education, or someone looking for flexible work alongside other commitments, we can help you find a role that suits you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant working through Teaching Personnel, you could support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in a range of primary school settings. Opportunities include day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term placements, as well as permanent positions.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and development
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff

We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• The flexibility to work across different school environments
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not always essential

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of Teaching Assistant opportunities across Sheffield
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Support finding permanent positions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to gain experience across a variety of schools and setting

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.
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