Teaching Assistants – Level 1 and Level 3

Company: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Rotherham
Job Description:

Teaching Assistants – Level 1 and Level 3

Kelford School, Oakdale Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 2NU

Job details

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + training days.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Level 1 – NJC4 £18,255 pro rata (£26,017 FTE); Level 3 – £19,137–£19,325 pro rata (£27,257–£27,542 FTE)

Responsibilities

  • Follow the direction of teachers and support lesson delivery.
  • Assist with preparing classroom materials and resources.
  • Work independently with individual children and small groups, fostering positive relationships.
  • Support children with complex needs, including autism spectrum conditions, attachment difficulties, and developmental trauma.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.
  • Maintain a strong safeguarding culture, listening to and respecting pupils’ views.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience working with complex young people in an educational setting.
  • Understanding of therapeutic approaches for children with complex needs.
  • Good levels of resilience, motivation, and personal qualities aligned with the Trust’s values.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice.
  • Access to discount schemes with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services.
  • Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching.
  • Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence.
  • Opportunities to share practice with other professional TAs, teachers, and the wider team.
  • Internal opportunities across the Trust campuses and specialised projects.
  • Flexible working policies.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

Safe Recruitment

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Further information can be found on the Trust and school website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026