Teaching Assistant

Todwick Primary School

Kiveton Lane

Todwick

Sheffield

S26 1HJ

Part time Teaching Assistant required for January 2027

Term time only, 22 hours per week Monday to Friday

Five mornings (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and two afternoons to 3:15 p.m. (days to be arranged)

There may also be an opportunity for additional casual hours in relation to after school / activity clubs if desired.

The school is seeking to appoint an experienced Level 3, well-motivated, part-time classroom assistant to work in either a KS1 or KS2 class. This is a permanent position.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a passion for working with and nurturing children’s learning
• Is dynamic, versatile and resilient
• Is experienced and comfortable with covering a class when needed
• Is well-organised with excellent time-management skills
• Has relevant experience/qualifications either completed or commenced
• Can commit fully to the role with a willingness to adapt and learn

Purposes of the job:

To support a classroom teacher and children in daily lessons. This will sometimes involve 1:1 support for children with specific educational needs

To work in partnership with the teacher in the classroom for supporting children’s planned learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

To advance pupils’ learning in a range of lessons primarily English and mathematics, including working with individuals and small groups.

To support with preparation of teaching resources, displays and all aspects of classroom management.

If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office if you would like to come along todwickprimary@todwickps.org

Visit/Lookaround date: By appointment – please contact the school office.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Application forms and further details are available on our school website http://todwickps.org/page/vacancies