Teaching Assistant-Early Years

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Location Windhill Primary School

Job profile for Teaching Assistant-Early Years

Windhill Primary School 09/10/2026

Salary Grade 5 £ 25,584 pro rata Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Region Doncaster Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference REQ
24042 Attachments attachment TA person specification.docx attachment TA job description.docx attachment Application form Non Teaching.docx

Windhill Primary School

Hollingworth Close

Mexborough

S64 0PQ

Contract: Fixed-term for 1 year (with the possibility of becoming permanent) 30 hours per week

To start as soon as possible

Salary: Grade 5 £ 25,584 pro rata

Are you a kind, caring and patient person who enjoys helping young children learn and thrive?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming Reception team and play an important role in supporting our youngest pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will be someone who builds positive relationships with children, understands that every child learns differently, and is committed to helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

The role

Working as part of the Early Years team, you will:

• Provide warm, nurturing and consistent support to pupils in the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Support children with SEND to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team to meet individual children's needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help children develop their social and emotional skills.
• Support learning through play, practical activities and carefully planned interventions.
• Support the daily routines of pupils
• Contribute to observations and assessment of children's progress where appropriate.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• This role may involve providing intimate care to pupils with complex needs, including with toileting, personal hygiene and ensuring their dignity and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, patient, calm, caring and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Has an understanding of how to support pupils with SEND
• Has some knowledge or understanding of the Early Years curriculum and how young children learn through play and exploration.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Is able to work as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Is adaptable, reflective and willing to learn.
• Has high expectations for every child and is committed to ensuring all pupils feel valued and included.

Experience of working in an Early Years or primary school setting would be desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate the right skills, qualities and commitment.

What we can offer you

We are proud to offer:

• Working with pupils who have a fantastic attitude towards learning and will make you smile!
• A supportive and welcoming team who value collaboration…