Job description
Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £86 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you ready to support young learners and be a key part of their educational journey this September?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a passionate and dependable Primary Teaching Assistant to work in supportive and dynamic schools across Rotherham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to pupil success while gaining valuable classroom experience.
Role Overview:
As a Primary TA, you will work closely with teachers to assist in delivering engaging lessons, provide additional support to pupils, and help maintain a positive learning environment.
Responsibilities as a Primary TA:
- Support classroom teaching through small group or 1:1 work.
- Assist with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Encourage pupil engagement and support emotional well-being.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents/carers.
Requirements for Primary Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a school setting.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps).
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Dedicated consultants with local knowledge and tailored support.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- A people-first, ethical approach to recruitment.
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 Primary Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.