Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to join fantastic, welcoming, and supportive primary schools across the Doncaster area.

Whether you’re looking for full-time work, part-time hours, or a flexible role to fit around other commitments, we have a wide range of positions available with immediate or flexible start dates.

Why Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we work with a wide network of primary schools in Doncaster that offer a positive and supportive working environment. We pride ourselves on matching you to the right school based on your experience, skills, and availability.

The Schools

Our partner schools offer:

• A warm, inclusive, and friendly culture
• Strong leadership and supportive staff teams
• A focus on pupil wellbeing and progress
• Modern classrooms and excellent resources
• Opportunities to work in both mainstream and specialist settings

Role Responsibilities

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your key duties may include:

• Supporting classroom teachers with day-to-day learning
• Working with individuals or small groups to support learning and progress
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN support
• Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting with preparation and supervision of activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Qualifications & Experience

We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified TAs. The following are desirable/essential:

✅ Essential

• Previous experience supporting primary-aged children
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

✅ Desirable

• TA qualification (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 TA, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND

Working Patterns

We have roles to suit your needs, including:

• Full-time positions
• Part-time hours
• Flexible roles (ideal for parents, students, or those returning to work)

Professional Development

We support your career growth by offering:

• Free CPD training and development opportunities
• Ongoing support from our experienced recruitment team
• Opportunities to progress into higher-level roles (e.g. Higher Level Teaching Assistant, SENDCo support, or teaching roles)

Competitive Pay

We offer competitive pay rates that reflect your experience and the needs of the school.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in a child’s education and want to work in supportive, high-quality primary schools across Doncaster, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with Teaching Personnel
Or contact us for more information and to discuss your availability.

0114 241 3340 / 3341 or sheffieldnorth@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.