Salary
£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Part time
Region
Rotherham
Job category/type
Education - Non-Teaching
Date posted
24/02/2026
Job reference
REQ22361
attachment
School Application form and Guidance Notes May
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S61 1HE.
1 x position based in Daycare – Temporary
1 x position based in F2 - Permanent
32.5 hours per week, term time only.
The governors of Kimberworth Community Primary School are seeking to appoint two teaching assistants to support our Early Years. This will involve working alongside the class teacher to supporting children in both indoor and outdoor learning with the whole class, groups or to provide 1-1 support.
Kimberworth Community Primary is a single form entry school with a capacity for 316 children from 2 year olds in our Day Care unit to Year 6. We are very proud of our school and every effort is made to create a happy and caring atmosphere and an inclusive environment where each child feels confident and valued. Every member of our school community has a whole-hearted commitment to giving their best, hence our school motto: One community achieving together.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is hard working, positive and enthusiastic
* Has a knowledge and love of working in the Early Years
* Has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with our children, families and their colleagues
* Is committed to contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school.
We can offer:
* A welcoming, friendly school at the heart of our community
* The opportunity to work with dedicated and experienced staff in a positive, supportive environment
* A commitment to ongoing professional development
* The opportunity to work with our fantastic children who are enthusiastic, well-behaved and show respect and care for others.
Closing date for the post is on Monday 9th March 2026 – 9:00am.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th March 2026 – time TBC.
Postholders will be required to possess either NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or recent, relevant experience.
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact to arrange a visit – availability is shown below.
If you are unable to visit, you are welcome to contact the Headteacher on to discuss the role.
Visit Availability
Thursday 26th February 2026 – 3:30pm.
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 – 1:30pm or 3:30pm.
Wednesday 4th March 2026 – 9:30am.
Completed applications must be emailed to
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.