Teaching Assistant

Job description

We're recruiting for Teaching Assistants to earn up to £110 per day. This role focuses on delivering phonics interventions, providing classroom support, and helping children achieve their full potential in a safe and engaging learning environment.
Teaching Assistant job role:

  • Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Deliver phonics intervention sessions to small groups of children to support literacy development.
  • Provide general classroom support for a class of up to 29 children.
  • Assist with the preparation and organisation of learning resources and classroom activities.
  • Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities.
  • Monitor and record pupil progress where required.
  • Work with small nurture groups to help boost attainment and confidence.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
  • Support the wider Early Years team with day-to-day classroom duties.

Teaching Assistant benefits:

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly
  • Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
  • Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR)
  • Access to a dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
  • Opportunity to gain experience in outstanding primary schools
  • Flexible temporary assignments Training will be included to help prepare you for this role.

Teaching Assistant pay:
£100 - £110 per day

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Sheffield
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
21-10-2026
Profession type
Teaching / Instructors / Guides
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

Sheffield | Teaching Jobs | Full-time jobs | Secondary School

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