Job Description
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