Teaching Assistants x2

Wickersley Northfield Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2HL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 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: Full time: Full Time, 27.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Band D

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 English and Maths.

• 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.

Duties will include:

• Enhancing learning in classrooms, to meet the needs of pupils and ensure our pupils get the best teaching and learning on a daily basis.

• Delivering interventions to meet the needs of our pupils including being able to fulfil a phonics-focused role with the relevant experience, skills, and enthusiasm for supporting children's English development.

• Promoting positive behaviour, and build rapport with students, showcasing skills of communication, patience, and adaptability.

• Supporting children during lunchtimes.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• 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.

• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the trust.

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.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Band D person spec.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

TA x2 advert FT Septmeber 2025.docx (1).pdf - 358 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wickersley Northfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wickersley Northfield Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@wnp.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709543704
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wickersley-northfield-primary-school-rotherham

Arranging a visit to Wickersley Northfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@wnp.wwpat.org.

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