Job description
Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £86 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Day-to-day / Long-term
Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual passionate about supporting primary pupils to achieve their full potential?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Rotherham. As a Primary TA, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing learning environment.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.
- Assisting children with literacy, numeracy, and other areas of the curriculum.
- Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils who require additional help.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and active participation in lessons.
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
- Promoting safeguarding, child protection, and high standards of welfare.
Requirements for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young pupils.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude to supporting children’s needs.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years with explanations for any gaps.
What GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible working arrangements with both long-term placements and day-to-day supply.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives.
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 to schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.