KS2 Teaching Assistant Job – Sheffield Primary School | Immediate Start | Competitive Pay
Are you an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Sheffield seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (KS2 TA) to join their supportive team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant primary school environment within South Yorkshire.
KS2 Teaching Assistant – Sheffield
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Position: Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the School
This well-regarded Sheffield primary school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to pupil progress across Key Stage 2. The school fosters a positive learning environment where staff are valued and supported in their professional development.
Key Responsibilities – KS2 Teaching Assistant
- Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2 (Year 3 – Year 6)
- Delivering small group interventions in English and Maths
- Providing 1:1 support where required
- Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom management
- Supporting pupils with varying learning needs
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
Essential Requirements
- Proven UK-based experience working in a primary school (ESSENTIAL)
- Recent experience supporting pupils in KS2
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
Applicants must have prior UK school experience to be considered.
Why Apply for This KS2 Teaching Assistant Role in Sheffield?
- Opportunity to work in a supportive Sheffield primary school
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Long-term stability with potential for permanent placement
- Friendly and collaborative staff team
- Excellent transport links across Sheffield