Teaching Assistant

Whiston Junior and Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4DX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 16.25 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Actual salary: £9,723 to £9,877

What skills and experience we're looking for

• NPQ Level 2 or above is essential
• Knowledge and experience of teaching and scaffolding children’s learning in a KS1 and KS2 classroom
• Practical knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• Excellent skills and experience of teaching phonics (Little Wandle trained desirable but training will be provided)
• Has the ability to be an outstanding teaching assistant with a creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning.
• The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.
• A flexible and willing approach to always stay curious about learning and be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives
• The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of assisting in the development of individual and group SEND plans and resources
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Has experience working with children, particularly those with SEN
• Communicates clearly and effectively with children and adults
• Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children learn
• Works well as part of a team but can also use their initiative
• Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real and lasting impact on children’s lives
  

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 to school: Thursday 25th September 2025 at 15:45pm

Closing date for the above post: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12:00pm

Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025

If you would like to visit school, please contact:Helen or Lucy on 01709 828189 or email: enquiries@wji.wwpat.org

If unable attend the date above please contact the school to arrange a separate visit.

Please note all information needs to be completed on our application form and any gaps in the continuity of education and employment will need to be satisfactorily explained. To comply with equal opportunity recruitment, we will not accept a CV or other additional documentation for consideration.

The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).

All references will be taken up prior to the interview.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found atwww.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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 Whiston Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiston Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: h.lilleyman@wji.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 828189
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiston-junior-and-infant-school-rotherham

Whiston Junior and Infant school is part of White Woods Primary Academy Trust; we are a one form entry school, in the heart of Whiston, Rotherham. We have a hard-working, creative and curious staff, which is committed to providing a 21st century education for all our pupils, and as such we support opportunities for their professional growth.

Arranging a visit to Whiston Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.lilleyman@wji.wwpat.org.

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