Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location:  Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Barnsley, S70 3DL

Salary range: FTE £25,918 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £22,364.24)

Contract:  Permanent, Full-Time 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, Term-Time 39 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 Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Shortlisting

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Interviews

W/C 18 May 2026

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.