Job description
Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £86 – £100+ per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you enthusiastic about supporting young learners in the classroom and helping them reach their full potential?
GSL Education are looking for a Primary TA to join a welcoming school in Rotherham. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, development, and engagement across the primary curriculum in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
- Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
- Provide 1:1 or small group support where needed.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence, and love for learning.
Requirements for Primary Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience supporting children in primary school settings.
- A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, including explanations for any employment gaps.
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated support from a personal consultant.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the position of Primary Teaching Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly.