Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Trust Education Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Education Limited is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in primary settings across the Rotherham area. You will assist in classrooms, run small groups, and help pupils with learning and wellbeing.

The role requires good English and Maths, strong communication, patience and reliability. Experience with primary children and safeguarding commitment are valued, with DBS enhanced check required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.
• Good English and Maths skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, caring and able to engage and support pupils.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils.
• Assist pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips and school activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant in the Rotherham area and looking for the next step in your career?

Are you looking for flexibility and the opportunity to experience different school settings alongside a better work/life balance?

Trust Education are a dedicated and supportive team who offer a friendly, personable service with collectively over 40+ years of experience within the education sector. We aim to match your Primary Teaching Assistant skills and support style with our amazing partner schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils.
• Assist pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips, and school activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Person Specification

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.
• Good English and Maths skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Desirable

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience delivering interventions or small-group support.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check