Teaching Assistant – Temporary until August 2026
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2NUThis job expired on 16 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
29 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.5 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm, Monday – Friday). Term time only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - From 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
Actual salary
- £18,345 to £18,365 (Pay Award Pending)
Pay scale
- NJC Band D, SCP 5-6, £24,790 to £25,183
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
o Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
o Will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
o Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
o Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
o Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Is enthusiastic and works well as part of a team
o Is committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
- A caring and positive working environment
- Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life
- Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
- Opportunities to grow professionally
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- office@smh.school
- Phone number
- 01709 361502
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located in the heart of Herringthorpe, Rotherham. We are proud to serve the wonderful parishes of Immaculate Conception, Herringthorpe, and Blessed Trinity, Wickersley. As a one-form entry school, we work hard to create a warm and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and nurtured.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@smh.school.
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