Anston Park Junior School - White Woods Primary Academy Trust
Park Avenue
North Anston
Sheffield
S25 2QZ.
Tel: 01909 550779.
Appointment: Fixed term full time for 1 year, 27.5 hours per week.
Start Date: 1st September 2026.
White Woods Primary Academy Trust was established in 2013 and is now a family of 16 primary schools within the borough of Rotherham.
Our vision is simple: all children, whatever their background, will be supported to thrive both academically and socially, developing the skills of lifelong learners. We believe in keeping the main thing the main thing — excellent teaching and learning — within a culture that is curious, collaborative, child-centred and challenging in all the right ways.
Our mission is to make every school an exceptional place to learn and work. We want children and adults to experience a breadth of exciting opportunities that spark curiosity, broaden horizons and build ambition. We believe that the best outcomes come when we combine high challenge with high support, and when joy, wellbeing and professional growth are woven into daily school life.
We are also proud to host a successful DfE English Hub and have a strong track record in developing effective approaches to reading.
We are now looking to appoint a teaching assistant who shares our values and can bring expertise, energy and commitment to our team at Anston Park Infant & Junior School (please note you will be expected to work across both schools where needed) . The successful candidate will:
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will be committed to our school and Trust vision and values.
- will be driven, proactive and positive with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
- are an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy.
- have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading.
- can motivate and inspire children as active learners.
- hold children and adults with unconditional positive regard at all times.
- can build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff.
- are able to work independently and as a part of a team with initiative.
- are punctual, energetic, well-motivated and flexible.
We can offer you:
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.
- A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.
- A comprehensive induction and support programme.
- A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.
- A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.
Key dates:
Recruitment Closes: Sunday 5th July 2026.
Interview Day: Wednesday 8th July 2026.
How to apply?
Applications should be completed on our online application form:
https://zfrmz.eu/mLPASrDOkBprZa4gBNgU
Please note, for Job Location / Department, please select: Anston Park Junior School.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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