Job description
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
About the Role:
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Work closely with pupils to support both academic and social development.
- Recognise and respond to individual pupil needs to promote inclusion and engagement.
- Deliver and review learning activities for individuals and small groups under the guidance of a qualified teacher.
- Provide short-term class cover (including PPA), without responsibility for planning and assessment.
- Support the implementation of the National Curriculum and the school’s educational programmes.
- Encourage pupils to become independent learners and help raise achievement across the school.
You will also play a vital role in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
- A committed and enthusiastic individual with relevant Level 3 qualifications.
- Experience of working with children in a primary setting.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Someone who is proactive, patient, and passionate about helping children succeed.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 350
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,786
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
- Academy trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Sheffield, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
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- Salary
- 22,485.4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 10 July 2026
- Closing date
- 30 August 2026
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