Job Description

Salary

Salary: Grade C 25,185 FTE Pro Rata 13,312
(SCP4)/Grade D (SCP 5) 25,583 FTE Pro Rata 13,522 (depending on the experience and strength of the candidate)

Contractual hours

22.5

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

22/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21512



Sitwell Nursery & Infant School, Grange Road, Rotherham, S60 3LA

Tele: (01709) 531855

office@sitwellinfantschool.co.uk

Headteacher:

Kirstey Peart

Deputy Headteacher:

Naida Razaq

Number on roll:

219 (including F1)

Job Details:

Initially temporary, 22.5 hours, term time only. Hours of work will be 8.45am - 1.15pm Monday to Friday.

Required for:

January 2025, or as soon as possible, subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Be the best that we can be!

Due to the retirement of an experienced Teaching Assistant, governors of Sitwell Nursery & Infant School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our hard working, outstanding support staff team. The successful candidate will also work as a Lunchtime Leader, providing support to children during the lunchtime period. The post is temporary in the first instance, with a view to being made permanent in the future and is subject to a satisfactory probationary period of six months.

Sitwell Nursery & Infant School is a large and successful infant school with an inclusive and child centred ethos, and we are looking for an energetic and talented teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. Ofsted judged us Good in all areas in May 2025 and we were extremely proud of our report which states 'Relationships are at the heart of the school. This underpins every aspect of school life. Staff relationships with pupils are nurturing and celebratory. This consistently fosters trust and encouragement. Pupils behave well, reflecting a culture of kindness and mutual respect.'

If you have a strong commitment to education, are self-motivated, want to make a real difference to children's futures and be part of a wonderful learning community then you will enjoy being part of our friendly, happy school. We are passionate about teaching and learning and believe it is a privilege to work alongside our children and their families.

We wish to appoint an outstanding professional who:

Has a passion to help and support children and see them thrive Is patient and has a caring and positive attitude towards all children Will empathise with children and understand their different learning styles Will confidently deliver a range of activities 1:1 or in small groups to support learning Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Has good timekeeping and organisational skills Can use their initiative to work creatively, independently and flexibly Has competent ICT skills, and is confident to create and prepare resources Is motivated, keen to learn and willing to undergo further training where necessary Will share our commitment for inclusion and pastoral care, ensuring all children reach their full potential

We are able to offer:

The opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, fun loving and dedicated team of staff A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment A strong, supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body, committed to staff well-being Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community Opportunities for professional development and training both in school and externally, to develop your own skills as a practitioner The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and futures of our children


The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment. Visits are warmly encouraged and these will take place from Tuesday 21st October to Friday 13th November. Please contact Debra Darkin, School Business Manager on (01709) 531855 to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date:

Noon, Friday 14th November 2025

Shortlisting:

Monday 17th November 2025

Interviews:

Tuesday 25th November 2025

Please note, we do not accept CV's or CV attachments. Application forms and further details are available by requesting a pack by email: office@sitwellinfantschool.co.uk or by telephoning school to organise collection of an application pack.

In accordance with the statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' (KCSIE) an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We undertake to make reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.