At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Key Stage 2 children, including those with additional needs, in their learning journey.
- Company: Join the award-winning Thorpe Hesley Primary School and New Collaborative Learning Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, strong staff wellbeing, and access to professional training.
- Other info: Flexible hours, part-time role, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths required.
The predicted salary is between 19229 - 25185 £ per year.
Location: Thorpe Hesley Primary School, Upper Wortley Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2PL.
Job Reference: REQ23555
Salary: £19,229 (FTE: £25,185)
Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Part time, term time only plus 2 INSET days (Temporary until 7th May 2027)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 14 September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Thorpe Hesley Primary School – Working in partnership with New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT)
Role: Support children, including children with additional needs, in Key Stage 2. The key responsibilities include:
- Assisting teachers with classroom tasks
- Supporting pupils in developing academic and personal skills
- Providing one-on-one or small group support as required
- Ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment
Additional duties:
- Provide basic first aid as part of the school day (full training will be provided)
- Attend professional development and training sessions as required
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent
- Flexible, numerate, IT literate, punctual, reliable, and willing to undertake training
Benefits:
- NCLT was crowned “Employer of the Year” at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as cycle to work scheme and technology scheme
- Culture of self-reflection and improvement
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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