Teaching Assistant

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Balby Central Primary Academy, part of The Rose Learning Trust, in Doncaster, is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join the team on a permanent, part-time basis (32.5 hours per week). The role supports pupils across the school day, contributes to a safe, inclusive learning environment, and offers opportunities for professional development.

Salary and start date are as published, with interviews in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Ability to work well with children, colleagues and parents
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of pupils across the school day
• Communicate effectively with pupils, teachers and other staff
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environment
• Engage in professional development opportunities and training

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

location_on Balby Central Primary Academy 07/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £19,361.70 - £19,980.15 Annually Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part time Region Doncaster Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 28/09/2026 Job reference REQ24075

Job description

Balby Central Primary Academy - The Rose Learning Trust

Littlemoor Lane

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 0LL

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview Date: 12th October 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

About this Role

The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to eleven over the last ten years, with a central trust office based in Balby. We are a trust that lives our vision of transforming futures collaboratively in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils.

Balby Central Primary Academy is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. A vacancy exists for a hardworking and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the school.

As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.

The Teaching Assistant should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have:

• Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
• A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
• A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
• A commitment to professional development and training
• An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose

The successful candidate will:

• have a strong vision and strategic drive for the future of our school
• be an excellent communicator at multi-levels, with an approachable personal style
• have an ambition for excellence in child development, learning and achievement so our learners reach their full potential
• demonstrate a dynamic and inspirational approach to further motivate children and staff
• have a strong moral compass with inclusivity and positive regard at the core of your practice
• have a keen interest in making a difference for young children

We can offer in return:

• A dedicated caring and supportive team
• A school that values its community and where belonging is important
• A strong teaching and HLTA team offering support and collaboration
• Professional development opportunities through weekly meetings
• An inclusive, welcoming environment
• A staff wellbeing package, offering confidential wellbeing services

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with Mrs Stephanie Bradley by contacting the school on 01302 321914.

For further information about this role please ring the school and a relevant member of the team will call you back to answer your queries. School can be reached on 01302 321914.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU