Teaching Assistant

Whiston Junior and Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4DX

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 15:15pm Term Time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - September 2026 to August 2027
• Pay scale: D5 to D6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a passion for supporting children in succeeding academically and personally

• Have knowledge and experience of teaching and scaffolding children’s learning in a KS1 or KS2 classroom

• Have knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour and a curiosity to learn more about our restorative approach

• Have a creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning.

• The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.

• A flexible and willing approach to always stay curious about learning and be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives

• The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team

• Excellent IT skills

• Experience of assisting in the development of individual and group SEND plans and resources

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

• A happy place to work, where staff know they belong and are supported to make a difference to our children

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to workplace and wellbeing support services, including annual health checks, free annual flu jab and a 24 hour app-based health support service

• A comprehensive induction and support programme

• A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.

• A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.

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.

Teaching Assistant - Job Description & Person Specification.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

WJI Job Advert.pdf - 1.95 MB (opens in new tab)

About Whiston Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academies, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiston Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: h.lilleyman@wji.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 828189
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiston-junior-and-infant-school-rotherham

Whiston Junior and Infant school is part of White Woods Primary Academy Trust; we are a one form entry school, in the heart of Whiston, Rotherham. We have a hard-working, creative and curious staff, which is committed to providing a 21st century education for all our pupils, and as such we support opportunities for their professional growth.

Arranging a visit to Whiston Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.lilleyman@wji.wwpat.org.

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