Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary

Salary - (£26,403 - £28,142) Annually FTE
Actual Salary £19, £21,871

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

20/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21491

Central Learning Partnership Trust, East Dene Primary School,

Doncaster Rd, East Dene, Rotherham S65 2DF

Phone:

Website –

Job Term –Full Time

Appointment Type –Fixed Term – 12 Month Maternity Cover

Hours –32.5 hours

East Dene Primary is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and caring professional who is passionate about supporting young children and committed to working in partnership with our families, children and staff.

To start Monday 5 January 2026, working 32.5 hours per week, term time only until 31/12/2026 to cover maternity leave.

East Dene Primary School, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a one-form entry school located in the heart of Rotherham. As part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT), we work collaboratively with three local schools to share best practices and drive improvement. We are proud to be an inclusive and welcoming school with a diverse community. Our dedicated team is committed to providing an inspiring education for all pupils, supported by a strong culture of continuous professional development for staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a committed, adaptable and caring professional, passionate about delivering high quality support and providing an inspirational approach to learning
• Can lead by example and be a positive role model to our children
• Can demonstrate the creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team
• Is an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school
• Has qualification passes in English and Math or equivalent
• Has the capacity to deliver intervention programmes for reading, writing, phonics and math in the Early Years.
• Preferably has experience supporting in EYFS.

In return, we can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn
• Training in all aspects of the role
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
• A vibrant learning environment
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to join a fantastic school in Rotherham, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our team at East Dene Primary School.

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our Office Manager, Julie Wright on if you would like visit school. We are proposing that visits take place on Monday 17 November or Thursday 20 November at 4:00pm. If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Executive Headteacher for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.

Closing date – 12 Noon Monday 17 November 2025

Shortlisting – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Interviews – Thursday 27 November 2025

The application form and job details can be accessed via My New Term website by this link

You must complete our official CLPT application form to be considered for this post.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.