Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Sitwell Junior School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LA

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 15:00
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inspire Support Band D+. Actual salary is on a 3-point scale between £18,657 and £19,562 per annum (FTE salary £26,429 to £27,710)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Based at Sitwell Junior School, the postholder will be responsible for supporting pupils, the class teacher, the curriculum, and the wider school environment.

They will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences and care for children and young people with special educational needs, both inside and outside the classroom.

The position will work under the guidance of Teaching staff or High Level Teaching Assistants to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups both within and out of the classroom. This may include the use of detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and with the management / preparation of resources.

1. Qualifications / Training / Experience

Essential

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications / experience.

Previous experience working with children in a primary setting.

An understanding of Safeguarding in a primary school.

Desirable

GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English

Evidence of a commitment to further professional development

In addition, the TA might have experience of:

• Working in partnership with parents.
• Working with children with specific SEN such as ADHD or Dyslexia.
• Working with children with SEMH needs.
• Working with children with EAL needs.
• Developing and implementing IEPs and care plans.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Why work for us?

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Specsavers Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Ele Wellbeing Platform
• Gym & Exercise Classes
• Sports Facility Hire
• Blue Light Card Eligibility
• Support Staff Holiday Entitlement – generous entitlement for all Professional Support Staff
• Student Admissions to Secondary School – priority placing
• Free Flu Jab Vouchers
• Free parking
• Evening Language Classes
• Pension Contributions – teachers or local Government schemes
• Urban Yoga – free classes
• Westfield Health Scheme – salary sacrifice scheme
• White House Clinic Physiotherapy – discounted rates

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant JDPS - May 2026.pdf - 770 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sitwell Junior School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 306 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sitwell Junior School website
• Email address: inspirehr@inspiretrust.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sitwell-junior-school

We are very proud of our school and our stimulating learning environment. Our aim is to promote a love of learning by providing rich, rewarding experiences through a creative curriculum. Through celebrating efforts and achievements, we aim to develop pride in the success of our pupils so that they are ready to face future challenges. We are very lucky to have a growing multicultural community, allowing us to celebrate diversity and develop respect and tolerance.

As a school, we are constantly looking for ways to enrich our curriculum and through challenge and excitement we strive for all of our children to achieve their full potential – every child matters at Sitwell Junior School. Our pupils benefit from excellent teaching and an outstanding curriculum, where children are able to apply their skills and knowledge to new situations.

We have a very strong Learning Community and we work closely and effectively with Sitwell Infant School and in the Inspire Learning Trust, with Oakwood High School, Winterhill School and Thomas Rotherham College. This allows us to share skills and expertise. Our school governors also play a vital role in school and hold our school leadership to account. This, in turn, leads to better educational outcomes for our children. Our Chair of Governors is Mrs. Tracey Leeson.

Sitwell Junior School continues to be an exciting and creative school and I hope by visiting our website you get a flavour of all that we offer. We look forward to working with you over the coming years as we really do believe that the partnership between home and school is vital. These partnerships help us to capture our aim of working together to be the best. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have.

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