Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC Grade 5 - Scale Point 4 - 6 (Salary range £25,185 - £25,989 FTE) Pro- Rata (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours: 31.25

Region: Doncaster

Job category/type: Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted: 05/06/2026

Job reference: REQ23189

• TA Person Specification.pdf
• Teaching Assistant JD.pdf
• Support Staff Application Form.doc

Job description

School: Long Toft Primary School

Hours: 31.25 hours per week - Term Time Only

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term (with potential for extension)

Closing Date: Friday 26 th June 2026 - 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 26 th June 2026

Interviews: Friday 3 rd July 2026

Long Toft Primary School is at the heart of the Stainforth community, working in close collaboration with all stakeholders to provide a rich and nurturing environment in which all children can thrive. We are committed to the development of every individual, ensuring that all members of our school community are supported to reach their full potential - "Together we will be the best."

The Governors and Headteacher of Long Toft Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. Could you be the next person to join us on this exciting journey?

A sound working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and National Curriculum are desirable, along with experience of supporting children with special educational needs. A relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would also advantageous.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Gemma Addison, School Business Manager to arrange a visit.

Application forms are attached to the advert. To apply, please email your completed application form to .

This post involves working with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the children's barred list. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

In line with the school's safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education, two references will be sought prior to interview. Online searches will be carried out as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted applicants will be required to disclose all unspent convictions and any convictions that would not be filtered, prior to interview.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU