Teaching Assistant Level 3 Job Sheffield area,England UK,Education / Teaching

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JOB TITLE:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Permanent

BASE:
Tinsley Meadows Primary School

EMPLOYER:

Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

HOURS:

34 hours per week - (39 weeks per year)

GRADE / SALARY: TA3 Grade 3 Pt 7-12 £ 26,402 - £28,598 (Pro Rata - £20,868 - £22,603).

CLOSING DATE: 9am
- Wednesday 30th September 2026

SHORTLISTING:
Wednesday 30th September 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: W/C Monday 5th October 2026

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant who can support a high quality, safe learning experience underpinned by high expectations for our children.

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust which has outcomes for children at the forefront of its vision. We have a vast amount of experience in raising attainment which, in turn, helps us to raise children's aspirations for a happy, safe and positive future.

As well as this, we are passionate about being an employer of choice. Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to investing heavily in its staff. Our workforce is the jewel in our crown and the reason our children succeed. Our Workforce Charter has been carefully crafted in consultation with unions to ensure staff are equipped with both the professional development and personal support needed to excel in their role and develop their career.

We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives and creating a professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance.

You will:

Have an interest in and a strong commitment to supporting children's learning, development and well-being

Be caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals

Be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude

Have a commitment to on-going personal and professional development

Value diversity, equity and inclusion and have high expectations for every child

Be innovative and creative

Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

In return we can offer:

A dedicated, forward thinking and supportive Trust, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to providing opportunities for quality CPD and career progression

A passionate, engaging and diverse community

Excellent terms and conditions and progressive employment policies to (e.g. Family Friendly Policy, Menopause Policy, Workforce Charter)

Competitive rates of pay which are in line with nationally negotiated pay rates

A culture of ethical leadership where our team members are central to our success

Opportunities for collaboration and sharing of practice with colleagues across the trust

Excellent working conditions in state of the art premises with secure parking and facilities

Our trust is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other's identity and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.

Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Flexible working will be considered if suitable to the role.

In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the online search is to further assess candidates' suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates…