Academics
Primary Teaching Assistant – Rotherham
Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Rotherham?
Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of friendly and supportive primary schools throughout Rotherham.
This Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity offers flexibility whilst allowing you to gain experience supporting pupils throughout EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Some roles may include supporting pupils with SEN within mainstream classrooms.
Position: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £92.56 – £95 per day (paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay, dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you
About the Role
Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant in Rotherham, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and help pupils reach their full potential within welcoming school environments.
The Primary Teaching Assistant role in Rotherham includes classroom support, intervention work and occasional 1:1 support where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Deliver intervention sessions
- Encourage positive behaviour
- Assist with classroom organisation
- Promote an inclusive learning environment
- Follow safeguarding procedures
Candidate Requirements
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
- Previous school or childcare experience
- Strong communication skills
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
What Academics Offer
- Flexible Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout Rotherham
- Competitive daily rates
- Work across a variety of local primary schools
- Ongoing consultant support
We also offer:
- Flexibility – we offer all of our candidates the opportunity to choose the days and where they work, allowing them to commit fully to their life outside of the classroom.
- ASAP start, or a start date that works for you.
- Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all of your placements.
- Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
- Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £75 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.
If you are seeking your next Primary Teaching Assistant position in Rotherham, we'd love to hear from you.
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