At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Year 3 pupil with medical needs in their learning and wellbeing.
- Company: Our Lady & St Joseph's R C Primary School, a warm and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive colleagues, and a nurturing school community.
- Other info: Join a supportive school with excellent resources and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while working in a caring team.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualifications or commitment to training, plus experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 26340 - 26472 £ per year.
Location: Our Lady & St Joseph's R C Primary School, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7HG.
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Job reference: REQ23485
Salary: £26,340 - £26,472 pro rata (pay award pending)
Contractual hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm during term time only.
Temporary until 31 July 2027.
Role start: 1st September 2026
Diocese of Hallam. Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a one form entry Catholic Primary School situated in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child currently in Year 3 who has a tracheostomy and significant communication needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, experience of working with children with additional needs, and excellent interpersonal skills. They will play a key role in supporting the child's learning, communication, independence and wellbeing, ensuring they are fully included in all aspects of school life.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the child’s learning, communication, independence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
- Assisting with routine health and care needs.
- Ensuring the child can fully access learning opportunities and participate in all aspects of school life while a trained carer is present with the child at all times.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 or equivalent qualifications (or a commitment to begin this training).
- Experience of working with children.
- A kind and caring attitude towards children of all ages.
- A good sense of humour and ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Strong and inclusive Christian ethos.
- Enthusiastic and supportive headteacher (new to the school in September 2023).
- Warm, welcoming family environment with supportive colleagues.
- Happy and enthusiastic children eager to learn.
- Supportive Governing body and school community.
- Well‑maintained building and fantastic outdoor provision with the resources needed to teach effectively.
- School due to join the St. Clare CMAT.
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026, 12pm.
Shortlisting: Monday 13th July 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026.
Contact Telephone: 01709 760084; Email: school@olsj.org.uk. Applications must be made using the correct CES application form.
This post involves working with children and therefore the successful candidate 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 at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Contact Details:
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
