Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Maternity Cover

Job reference REQ Date posted 11/06/2026 Final date to receive applications 01/07/2026 Location Doncaster (Rowena Academy) Salary Grade C Points 4 to 6 (£25,185 to £25,989 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £17,189.34. Annual weeks 38 (Term Time Only) Contractual hours 30 Basis Full time Job category/type Education Support Attachments Job description
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Rowena Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in September 2026 on a part time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave until March 2027 (or sooner if the post holder returns).

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Rowena Academy is an “outstanding school where there is a strong emphasis on high quality teamwork, which creates a strong sense of belonging. This is a community where people genuinely care for each other and everyone’s contribution is valued. Everyone contributes to creating an extremely positive environment where children feel happy, secure and keen to learn” (OFSTED).

Rowena Academy is committed to:

• inclusive education with a clear focus on every child reaching their full potential;
• a curriculum which stimulates our pupils’ enjoyment and achievement;
• raising pupil attainment within a caring, supportive learning environment;
• creating a school at the heart of the community.

We are looking for colleagues who will:

• encourage children to have high self-esteem, respecting and caring for themselves and others;
• have a caring and sympathetic disposition;
• have vision, energy, enthusiasm and the determination to make a difference;
• work well with our dedicated and hard‑working team of staff.

We can offer:

• children who enjoy coming to school and of whom we are very proud;
• a very supportive team of staff and governors;
• a positive working environment;
• an excellent career opportunity with a commitment from the school to support individual professional development.

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes, Leadership Pathways.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro‑rata if working part‑time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.