Teaching Assistant

Maltby Redwood Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8DL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 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: 27.5 hours per week, Term Time + 2 INSET Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £16,653.57 to £16,914.32 (Band D, Point 5 to 6, £26,427 to £26,847 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Redwood Academy for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

Maltby Redwood Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision to “Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve”. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the team and other key leaders is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to Place Partnership’s Vision and Values and the Academy's Core Learning Characteristics

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards

• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour

• be able to communicate effectively and concisely

• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team

• have experience and a desire to work with young people

• have the confidence to support behaviour in a positive manner and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs

• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Redwood Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

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.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs C Hinch via email: chinch@maltbyredwood.com.

Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026 at 9:00am.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 30th November 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

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.

Recruitment Brochure - TA.pdf - 5.93 MB (opens in new tab)

About Maltby Redwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Maltby Redwood Academy website
• Email address: chinch@maltbyredwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maltby-redwood-academy

Arranging a visit to Maltby Redwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chinch@maltbyredwood.com.

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