Teaching Assistant (Nursery)

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,598 - 31,022; Part time

Job summary

St Bede's Catholic Primary School in Rotherham invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (Nursery). Join a supportive team and help young children access learning, including SEND/SEMH support, within a welcoming Catholic education setting.

The role is part time and permanent, term-time only, with 13 contractual hours and INSET days as part of the schedule at St Bede's. Start date is as soon as possible and the location is the school in Kimberworth, Rotherham.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery or primary settings.
• Understanding of SEND and SEMH needs and strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Commitment to Catholic faith and inclusive education values.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, communication and interaction, learning and pastoral needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing education, engaging positively with school life and making progress within a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Work under the direction of teaching and inclusion staff to provide targeted support for individual pupils and groups, removing barriers to learning.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and support positive engagement across the school.

Skills

Experience with young children

SEND/SEMH understanding

Team collaboration

Catholic faith commitment

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Nursery) – St Bede's Catholic Primary School

St Francis CMAT – St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 1PD.

Job Details

• Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (DHSF2 Band F)
• Actual Salary: £8,733 – £9,685
• Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only (includes 2 INSET days)
• Contractual Hours: 13
• Basis: Part time
• Region: Rotherham
• Job Reference: REQ23579

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, communication and interaction, learning and pastoral needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing education, engaging positively with school life and making progress within a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Work under the direction of teaching and inclusion staff to provide targeted support for individual pupils and groups, removing barriers to learning.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and support positive engagement across the school.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Preferred experience and skills include:

• Experience working with young children, particularly in a nursery or primary setting.
• Understanding of SEND and SEMH needs and strategies to support them.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Commitment to the Catholic faith and inclusive education values.

Work Schedule & Location

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Location: St Bede's Catholic Primary School.

Application Deadline

Applications close at 9am on Friday, 28th August 2026. Submit your application to [e-mail].

Head Office Contact

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE