Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Primary)
Serlby Park Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN11 8EF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 6.25 hours per week (1 day per week). The day of work will be determined once an appointment has been made.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Actual salary
- 3581.11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Overall Purpose of Job: As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Main Responsibilities:
Support the pupil by:
1. You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their
safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development.
2. You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting
independent learning.
3. You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
4. You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents.
5. You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.
6. You will promote and reinforce the child’s self-esteem.
Support the Teacher by:
7. You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to their designated supervisor as
appropriate.
8. You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as
agreed.
9. You will keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy.
10. You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of
children ensuring resources are prepared and available.
11. You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies.
12. You will support teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits as required.
13. You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases.
Support the Academy by:
14. You will be aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and keep confidence as
appropriate.
General:
15. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion,
health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an
appropriate person without delay.
16. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required.
17. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting
inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
18. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
9. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data
Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
20. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g.,
strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
21. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children,
always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to
the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
22. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
23. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in
accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
• A good standard of written and numeracy skills (A/I/C)
• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Ability to use basic technology to support the role (A/I)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)
Desirable:
• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme, or equivalent (A/C)
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)
• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)
• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)
• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
The academy is a 3 to 16 all through school situated in a small village with a real community feel. We feel passionate about providing our young people with the best experiences, the best outcomes and the best opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in.
You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families and the wider community. We value kindness and seek to create an academy where staff feel supported and students feel safe.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Further information about the job
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
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About Serlby Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 996 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Serlby Park Academy website
- Email address
- dickinsons@serlbyparkacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01302 742535
Serlby Park Academy provides an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding across both the primary and secondary phases. While our staff specialise in teaching in one phase, the opportunity to work together cross phase to develop and deliver an innovative and cohesive education from when they join the academy aged 3, is something we are passionate about. We feel strongly that our setting can provide our students with the best outcomes, opportunities and experiences. We serve the villages of Harworth and Bircotes as well as some of the surrounding villages and our academy has a diverse catchment and strong community feel. We are very proud of the achievements of our students at all phases. Last year, Progress outcomes were well above average with Y6 pupils attaining 5.4 in Reading, 2 in Writing and 5 in Maths and our Y11 Progress 8 score was 0.27. This once again placed us in the top 3 academies in Bassetlaw based on pupil progress.
Arranging a visit to Serlby Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dickinsons@serlbyparkacademy.org.uk.
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