Teaching Assistant
Barnsley Academy
England
- £22,364 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- FTE £25,918 gross per annum pro rota – Actual £22,364 gross per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2025
Job overview
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Barnsley, S70 3DL
Salary range: FTE £25,918 gross per annum pro rota – Actual £22,364 gross per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 39 working weeks
The vacancy:
We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Teaching Assistant at Barnsley
Academy.
We need someone with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in supporting young people.
We are looking to recruit someone with a child centred approach and excellent people skills to support
students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning. Experience of supporting students with
SEND and/or complex learning needs would be advantageous for this role.
We will consider applicants from a range of educational backgrounds, what is more important is your belief
that all young people have the ability to achieve the very best.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United
Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United
Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students
and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has
motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group
universities.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
Main duties will include:
• To establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and
setting high expectations.
• To supervise and provide dedicated support for students, particularly those with SEN, ensuring their
safety and access to learning activities.
• To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement, under the guidance of the
teacher, in line with School Policy.
• To assist the teacher with preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.
• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, being aware of
learning style and adjusting activities according to students’ responses/needs.
The successful applicant will be:
• TA qualified (Level 3)
• To be both approachable and have excellent people skills.
• To be a team player.
• To have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• To be resilient in following the academy behaviour policy.
• A fundamental belief in the power of education to enable pupils to achieve anything they set their
minds to.
We will offer you:
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Talented, supportive and innovative staff and students.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Excellent employee benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
How to Apply:
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link
to our vacancies page: Barnsley Academy > About Us > Vacancies and complete our online application
form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date, Shortlisting and Interviews:
The following gives an indication of the planned timescales for the appointment process (shortlisting and
interview dates may be subject to change):
Application Closing Date By midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025
Shortlisting Monday, 8 December 2025
Interviews Friday, 12 December 2025
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory
guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including an online check, references from
current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further
check against the appropriate barred list.
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About Barnsley Academy
- Barnsley Academy
- Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley
- South Yorkshire
- S70 3DL
- United Kingdom
Barnsley Academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.
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