Millhouses Lane
Sheffield
S7 2HE
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL
Early Years Teaching Assistant
[Level 3 Qualification Required]
Required From January 2026
Temporary until July 2026 [with potential to become permanent]
Salary: £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata
Hours: 34.75 hours per week Mon-Fri for 39 weeks per year
St Wilfrid's Primary School is set in the South-West of Sheffield, situated just three miles from both the city centre and the Peak District national park. The school is set in extensive grounds with large playing fields and woodland, which provides an excellent learning environment. Check out our website for more information about the school and feel free to ring and arrange a visit.
We Will Offer You
* An exciting opportunity to work in a school with a strong Catholic ethos.
* Wonderful children who enjoy learning at our school.
* Talented, supportive and innovative staff.
* Opportunities to develop professionally.
The Governors require an Early Years Teaching Assistant with the following skills/attributes:
* Fully support the Catholic ethos of the school.
* Being highly motivated and self-driven.
* Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
* Be open to challenge in order to continue to developing their skills.
* Be first aid trained (or willing to go on the relevant training)
The Governors of St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS
certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children's barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.
Closing date: 9th October 2025
Interview date: w/c 13th October 2025**
To request an application pack or arrange a visit to school please contact the school office on, alternatively email
A completed CES application form should be returned to
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
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