Teaching Assistant

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant at Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, Rawmarsh, Rotherham. The role is 30 hours per week, temporary, with pro rata salary Band C (£26,209).

Start ASAP and responsibilities include supporting learning, including SEND, and liaising with external professionals. We seek a reliable, enthusiastic team member who can maintain confidentiality, build good relationships with pupils and staff, and contribute to a high

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum NVQ Level 2 and recent school experience.

Responsibilities

• Support learning including children with SEND
• Promote the school’s learning culture and ethos
• Work with external services to support children in the class
• Contribute to class teacher’s ongoing assessments

Skills

Inclusion & equality

Reliable & enthusiastic

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job profile for Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

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

Job details

Salary Band C - £26,209 pro rata (pay award pending) Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 24/08/2026 Job reference REQ23832 Attachments Job description - TA.docx TA Person Specification.docx Application Form RMBC SCHOOL USE.doc

Job description

Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School,

South Street,

Rawmarsh,

Rotherham,

S62 5QW

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 30 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

The Governing Body seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, committed and caring assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

The school offers a positive learning environment for all and visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher by telephone on 01709 710599 or contacting school via [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing our children with the best possible life chances, supported by our school values and ethos.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Supporting learning including children with SEND
• Promoting the school’s learning culture and ethos.
• Working with external services and professionals to support the needs of the children in their class
• Contributing to the class teacher’s ongoing assessments.

The successful applicant will:

• Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Flexible and able to demonstrate their own initiative.
• A kind and caring attitude towards children of all ages
• Able to build good relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Able to work in partnership with class teachers.
• Contribute towards classroom organisation and the provision of a high quality learning environment.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality on school matters.

• A minimum relevant NVQ Level 2 is essential along with at least recent experience in a school setting.

We can offer you:

• Well-motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and committed staff team.
• Opportunities to develop your skills through continued professional development.

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. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 17th September 2026

Interviews: TBC

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE