Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Rotherham | Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Rotherham is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience working with children, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve their learning goals.
• Provide additional support to children who may need extra guidance, including pupils with SEND where required.
• Help create a positive, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence and social development.
• Assist with classroom preparation and daily learning activities.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or similar setting.
• Is enthusiastic, patient and caring.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to supporting children’s learning.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant offering guidance throughout your placement.
• Flexible payment options.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Two satisfactory references covering the last two years.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about supporting children and want to join a fantastic primary school in Rotherham, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and one of our education consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.