Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield
Role: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Competitive daily rate
Contract: Flexible / Temporary / Long-term opportunities
Start Date: November 2026

Inspire, Support and Make a Difference

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support schools across Sheffield. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to start a rewarding career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the classroom while developing your skills and experience.

We work with a range of primary, secondary, and specialist schools, offering flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils achieve their full potential. You will provide academic, social, and emotional support, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may require extra assistance.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and learning resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• A free CPD portal for you to upskill your knowledge and experience.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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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