Vacancies

Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Oughtibridge Primary School

Full time (32.5 hours/39 weeks)
Required from 1st September 2025 – Temporary for 1 year

Oughtibridge Primary School is a large, popular village school on the northern outskirts of the city.  The school was judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (November 2023) and is part of Peak Edge, a Primary Phase Academy Trust. The Governors of the school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated individual to a Teaching Assistant position.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to become part of the team at Oughtibridge Primary School. We are at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community and have a reputation for innovative practice and staff development. Whilst set in a stunning rural location, we also benefit from the opportunities of being part of a large city.

Our school has a welcoming and friendly ethos and has strong support from parents and governors alike. This post is to provide general in class and targeted intervention support as required. It also includes daily lunchtime duties.

We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant who:

• Can inspire, motivate and make learning fun
• Has experience of working within a school setting
• Has experience of working with children to develop skills and support children’s learning
• Demonstrates excellent inclusive practice
• Demonstrates evidence of working successfully with children with additional needs
• Is highly organised, flexible and self reliant
• Shows commitment to the enrichment of the curriculum and collaboration with the local community
• Has excellent communication and IT skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers, governors, staff and the wider community•Is a great team player who can work closely with staff and children across the school and across the Trust

The afternoons will be specifically working with children who have an EHCP

We can offer you

• Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children keen to do well who work and play together across the year groups
• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A school with strong community ties
• A committed Family of Schools within our Academy Trust with many opportunities for partnership working and joint CPD
• Opportunities to grow and be promoted across Peak Edge Trust

Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting Mrs R Guest, via email on enquiries@oughtibridge.sheffield.sch.uk, and to which completed forms should be returned. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.  Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date:   Thursday 17^th July at 12 noon. Interviews will take place on the morning of Tuesday 22^nd July

Playworker at Nook Lane Junior School

We are looking for an excellent Playworker for our Breakfast Club (permanent position).

Main responsibilities will be:

• The delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment
• The provision of full care for the children including safe collection from classrooms
• Monitoring and assisting children with the snacks and food service
• Assist in the preparation of appropriate play activities
• Setting out, clearing away and maintaining materials and equipment required by the children
• Administering basic first aid as appropriate
• Encouraging support and involvement in play activities
• Maintain close liaison with parents and other extended services staff
• Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework. 
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Any other related duties and responsibilities as may arise but which do not change the character of the post
• Can be flexible if cover for sickness is required

We can offer you:

• A highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• A comprehensive wellbeing package
• A committed, active and supportive Governing Board
• A school with strong community ties

Job Details:

7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9.00am)

38 weeks per year

Grade 1 Point 2 £23,656 (£4,018.71 pro rata)

Please contact the school office for further details and an application form.

Email: enquiries@nooklane.sheffield.sch.uk

Tel: 0114 234 1097

Closing date: 11^th July 2025

Nook Lane Junior School,
Nook Lane,
Stannington,
Sheffield S6 6BN