Teaching Assistant

Kilnhurst Primary School, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week, Monday- Friday, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band D - scale point 5- 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking TA candidates who can demonstrate that they:

● Will be committed to our school and Trust vision and values.

● Will be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.

● Are an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy

● Have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading.

● Can motivate and inspire children.

● Can build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff.

● Are able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.

● Are energetic, well-motivated and flexible.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to team work and ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained.
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well behaved pupils who want to learn and develop their knowledge.
• A well maintained learning environment that supports pupils’ learning.
• A passionate commitment to your continuing professional development with learning routes to match your interests and ambitions.
• An opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance. Your emotional well-being is important to us. We strive to balance life and work. We endeavour to create the best possible environment in which you can grow and enjoy a genuinely fulfilling professional life.

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.

Duties will include:

• Enhancing learning in the class, with small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Delivering interventions to meet the needs of the pupils.
• Supporting the children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting the teacher to ensure our pupils get the best teaching and learning daily.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found on the White Woods Primary Academy Trust vacanies page at https://www.whitewoodsprimaryacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies

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.

About Kilnhurst Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kilnhurst Primary School website
• Email address: s.evers@kps.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 570590
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-primary-school

Here at Kilnhurst we do everything possible to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. One in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. As educators and role models, we are very proud of our children’s achievements and would love to share them with you. We have high expectations of everything we do at Kilnhurst Primary School, which is reflected in our school motto: Expect the Best, Give the Best, Be the Best.

Arranging a visit to Kilnhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.evers@kps.wwpat.org.

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