L2 Teaching Assistant

Herringthorpe Junior School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2JW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  16.3.2026 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  3 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,030.63 - £18,316.47 Annually (Actual)

L2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Join our warm, supportive school community and help every child achieve their very best.

Here at Herringthorpe Junior School, our motto is ‘Engaging Hearts and Minds in the Love of Learning’. Our school is a safe, vibrant, and inspiring place where everyone feels secure, valued, and respected - encouraged at every step to do their best.

We are a proud Restorative Practice school, using these core values to help our children become kind, caring, and considerate citizens. Our creative curriculum, enriched with exciting wider opportunities, supports both the academic and personal development of every pupil.

The Role
We are seeking an exceptional individual who is driven, energetic, and passionate about supporting teaching and learning to join our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality support for pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

• Show natural empathy for children facing barriers to learning and a strong commitment to inclusion.

• Build positive professional relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Communicate effectively, manage your time well, and stay organised in a busy school environment.

You will need:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?
We are committed to developing our colleagues and creating a great place to work. In return, you will benefit from:

• Extensive CPD and professional development opportunities.

• The chance to collaborate with professional colleagues across our Academy Trust.

• A welcoming school with a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff team.

• An ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.

• A dedicated and engaged Governing Body.

Herringthorpe Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Herringthorpe Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Herringthorpe Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/herringthorpe-junior-school

A successful and vibrant school with a strong positive ethos
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
Hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff
Positive and supportive opportunities for professional development

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