Teaching Assistants
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5BG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/09/2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 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: Monday to Friday - term time only 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary
Pay scale
- Grade 5 (scale point to be determined based on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team here at Kirton Lane Primary School. We have opportunities to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils in their learning, development and wellbeing.
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Proactive and able to use their initiative
- Kind, caring and committed to supporting every child
- Enthusiastic and passionate about education
- Strong communicators who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Effective team players who enjoy working collaboratively
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where every child is valued as an individual. Our vision is simple "All will achieve" and we want to ensure that every child succeeds whilst feeling cared for, understood and included.
We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful learning. Our staff work tirelessly to create a safe, positive and inspiring environment where children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
- A welcoming, supportive school family where staff wellbeing truly matters
- Opportunities to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
- A positive, collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues
- Term-time-only roles to support a healthy work–life balance
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.
The successful candidate will be:
- Working closely with class teachers and wider staff
- Helping to create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment
- Promoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Forge positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop excellent professional relationships with children, staff and parents.
- Understand that, like adults, all children are different and therefore have individual needs and every child has the right to succeed to the best of their ability.
- Identify and enact ways to support all children, particularly children with social and emotional needs.
- Demonstrate a shared commitment to raising standards in all that we do.
- Be open minded and committed to continually improve their practice.
- Be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to also work individually using their own initiative.
- Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
Please ensure that completed application forms reflect the requirements of the job specification and are returned direct to the school via admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk. We prefer applications to be made electronically. Application forms can be downloaded from the attached or directly from the school.
Please send completed applications to admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk. Confirmation of receipt will be sent for any forms e-mailed.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th June
Interviews: Wednesday 1st July
Provisonal interview date:'
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01302 842092
The Governors, staff, parents and pupils of Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School are
looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader, who will guide our welcoming
and happy school into the next phase of development.
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary is a LA maintained school and we are situated in a village on
the outskirts of Doncaster, catering for 222 pupils aged 3-11. We are proud of our inclusive
ethos and all children achieve their full potential to become rounded and responsible
citizens. We do this by providing high-quality learning which both excites and challenges
them. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kirtonlaneprimary.co.uk.
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