Primary Teaching Assistant | Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities | Sheffield | Weekly PAYE

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: September 2026 Starts Available
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Why Work with Connex Education?

✔ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
✔ Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable
✔ Flexible roles to suit your availability and lifestyle
✔ Opportunities across primary and secondary schools throughout Sheffield
✔ Free access to our SEND Toolkit, featuring more than 24 CPD courses
✔ Wellbeing support and practical classroom refresher training
✔ Dedicated support from an experienced local education consultant
✔ Opportunities available throughout the academic year

Make a Difference in the Classroom

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work, a long-term placement or your next permanent opportunity within education?

Connex Education is working with a range of supportive primary schools across Sheffield, recruiting reliable, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent positions.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who already have experience supporting children and young people, whether that’s within a school, education, childcare, youth work or another relevant setting.

If you’re looking to build on your existing experience, find a role that fits around your commitments or take the next step in your education career, our specialist team can help you identify opportunities that match your skills, experience and preferred age groups.

With immediate and September 2026 opportunities available, now is a great time to register with Connex Education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide valuable classroom support, working alongside teachers to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence, independence and skills.

Depending on your placement, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required
• Encouraging pupils to participate positively and confidently in learning
• Helping with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources
• Supporting positive behaviour in accordance with school policies
• Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment

About Our Partner Schools

We work with a broad network of primary and secondary schools across Sheffield, including academy trusts, community schools and multi-academy trusts.

Our partner schools offer:

• Supportive and approachable leadership teams
• Inclusive and welcoming learning environments
• A strong focus on pupil wellbeing, progress and achievement
• Opportunities for professional development and career development
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams
• High expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour

Our local education team will take the time to understand your experience, preferred age groups, availability and career goals before matching you with schools where you can make a genuine contribution.

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity would suit:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Classroom Support Assistants
• Candidates with previous experience working with children or young people in education, childcare, youth work or similar settings
• Individuals looking to develop their existing experience and build a long-term career within education

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children or young people within a school, childcare, education or similar environment is highly desirable
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
• The Right to Work in the UK

Please Note

Due to the nature of these roles, priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate previous experience working with children or young people within education, childcare, youth work or a similar setting.

Applicants must also have the Right to Work in the UK and be able to satisfy all required safer recruitment and safeguarding checks.

Apply Today

We’re currently recruiting for immediate and September 2026 opportunities across Sheffield.

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work, a long-term placement or your next Teaching Assistant opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our specialist education consultants will contact you to discuss your experience, preferred age groups, availability and career aspirations before matching you with suitable opportunities across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

Safeguarding Statement

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and all relevant safeguarding legislation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We respect and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.