Location
Sheffield
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
27/07/2026
Posted date
23/07/2026
Closing date
13/08/2026
Primary Teaching Assistant - Sheffield
Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Sheffield?
Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools throughout Sheffield.
This Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity offers flexibility whilst allowing you to gain valuable classroom experience supporting pupils throughout EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Some Primary Teaching Assistant roles in Sheffield may also involve supporting pupils with additional needs within mainstream classrooms.
Position: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £92.56 - £95 per day (paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay, dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you
About the Role
Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant in Sheffield, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons while helping pupils achieve their full potential within welcoming school environments.
The Primary Teaching Assistant role in Sheffield includes classroom support, intervention work and occasional 1:1 support where required, making every day varied and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
* Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
* Deliver intervention sessions
* Assist with classroom organisation
* Encourage positive behaviour
* Promote an inclusive learning environment
* Follow safeguarding procedures
Candidate Requirements
* Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
* Previous school or childcare experience
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
What Academics Offer
* Flexible Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout Sheffield
* Competitive daily rates
* Opportunities across a variety of local primary schools
* Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
* Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
We also offer:
* Flexibility - we offer all of our candidates the opportunity to choose the days and where they work, allowing them to commit fully to their life outside of the classroom.
* ASAP start, or a start date that works for you.
* Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all of your placements.
* Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
* Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £75 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.
If you are searching for your next Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.