Teaching Assistant
Kingfisher Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PY28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
2 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) £16,742 - £17,280 actual
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Location: Kingfisher Primary Academy
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:00pm)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: 23th February 2026
Interview Date: 12th January 2026
Kingfisher Primary Academy is a thriving two-form entry school with a 52-place nursery, located in the heart of Doncaster. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community of children aged 3-11. We place the success and wellbeing of our pupils at the centre of everything we do. Our innovative curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and encourage active participation, ensuring every child is engaged and excited about learning. We welcome passionate individuals who want to be part of our journey and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and families.
The RoleWe are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. You will play a vital role in supporting teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting pupils’ learning in class, small groups, and one-to-one sessions.
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
- Promoting positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
- Helping to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports wellbeing and learning.
- Working collaboratively with staff to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
- A passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 2nd January 2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kingfisher Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingfisher Primary Academy website
Kingfisher is a fantastic academy that places great importance on the success of its pupils. Children are assessed regularly and effective support ensures children make progress. An innovative curriculum has been designed to ensure that children take part in exciting lessons and that they play an active part in their own learning. A number of extra curricular clubs ensure that children have access to a range of enriching activities.
As an academy we love working with parents and have an increasing army of volunteer helpers who support us during the school day. We value the opinions of children in school and they have their own council. The council has regular meetings and discuss a wide range of issues.
Kingfisher is a two form entry academy (420 places) with a 52 place nursery.
The only true way to find out about this academy is to walk through the door and experience the positive atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you into our academy community!
We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the academy direct and speak to Mrs Flint with any queries you may have and she will be able to direct you to the most suitable person to deal with your question
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