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 a caring and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children in their early education journey?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rotherham. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to support pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing, while working closely with teachers to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Role Overview:
As a Primary TA, you will provide support across the classroom, working with individual pupils and small groups. You will help children develop their literacy, numeracy, and social skills, while ensuring they feel encouraged and engaged in their learning.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils in their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
- Provide 1:1 or small group interventions to pupils who require additional support.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and participation among pupils.
- Uphold high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Requirements for Primary Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An enhanced DBS registered 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 placements to suit your needs.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placement.
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 role of Primary Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.