Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Required from as soon as possible

12 month temporary post with the possibility of an extension to contract

28 ¾ hours per week, term time only, plus two inset days.

Grade 3 £24,790 to £25,183 pro-rata

The Governors wish to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who is willing to work with us in our journey to outstanding and support us in driving forward our school aims to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. 

The successful applicant will be committed to ensuring the highest standards in children's education by working as part of an excellent team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills. 

The applicant must be willing to work alongside children with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to plan for and deliver tailored and personalised interventions that allow all children to access a high quality mainstream education, as well as supporting all children to develop socially during outdoor play. 

We are looking for someone who:

·         Can form positive and caring relationships with all children.

·         Is committed to ensuring the highest standards in children’s education by working as part of a supportive and hardworking team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.

·         Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous.

·         Has experience of working with children in all key stages.

·         Enjoys planning and leading play-based learning opportunities.

·         Has a passion for the outside classroom.

·         Motivates our children to be increasingly independent and confident as they learn and grow.

·         Possesses excellent subject knowledge of early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.

·         Has a good sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm.

The successful candidate will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development.    

Applicants are required to hold the following qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent, or hold a qualification at NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.

Application packs are available to download from our website: www.josephlockeprimary.com or alternatively contact Julie Morris the Co-Headteachers PA on 01226 729910 or email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Interviews: Friday 25th April 2025

For further information about this post, please contact school on 01226 729910.

Application packs are available to download from our website: www.josephlockeprimary.com or alternatively contact Julie Morris the Co-Headteachers PA on 01226 729910 or email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Please return your application form to Julie Morris at the school’s address, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or by email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Only applications on the Council’s Job Application Form will be accepted. CV’s alone will not be considered.