Job Overview
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time Only + 2 INSET days
Thorpe Hesley Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed full time teaching assistant to join the friendly team at our outstanding school.
The role is to support children including children with additional needs. We are looking for someone who is creative, passionate and patient to join our committed and friendly team.
Previous experience of working with children is required and you must hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent. Applicants need to be flexible, numerate, IT literate, punctual, reliable and be willing to undertake training as required.
You will also be expected to provide basic first aid as part of the school day (full training will be provided).
About Us
Based in Rotherham, Thorpe Hesley Primary School is a friendly, larger than average, Outstanding school, catering for around 550 pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6.
As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.
Why Work for Us?
* NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
* Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
* Attractive pension scheme
* Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
* A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025.
NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).
NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr