Full Time Teaching Assistant

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Brierley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brierley CE (VC) Primary School in England is seeking a Full Time Teaching Assistant (Grade 2) to support pupils across the primary phase. The role is 31.25 hours per week during term time, starting October 2026.

We are looking for an individual who is patient, creative, and able to work both as part of a team and independently, with the ability to handle some challenging behaviour and foster positive relationships with parents and carers, while upholding the Christian ethos of the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 and Lower KS2.
• Patience, caring and sensitive towards vulnerable people.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to work proactively with some challenging behaviour.
• Passionate about learning and teaching.
• Creative, forward thinking and innovative.
• W ill actively support positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve.
• Committed to the Christian vision and ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary phase.
• Work as part of a team with school staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

KS1 experience

Lower KS2 experience

Patience

Team player

Independent worker

Managing challenging behaviour

Passion for learning

Creativity

Parental engagement

Christian ethos

Job description

Full Time Teaching Assistant | Grade 2 | Brierley CE (VC) Primary School

Full Time Teaching Assistant - Grade 2

Brierley CE (VC) Primary School

TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 2026

31.25 hours per week – Term Time

Clsing Date for application : Noon, Thursday, 8 th October 2026

Brierley CE (VC) Primary School’s Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who has the appropriate skills and experience we require to join our successful, hardworking and happy team.

The successful candidate will be supporting pupils across the primary phase.

We at Brierley CE (VC) Primary School believe that all of our pupils deserve the best. Our aim is to help them succeed by reaching their potential in every area of school life – academic, social, personal, physical and spiritual.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who:

• Has experience working with KS1 and Lower KS2
• Is patient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
• Is able to work as a team player but also independently as required
• Is able to work proactively with some challenging behaviour
• Is passionate about learning and teaching
• Is creative, forward thinking, innovative
• W ill actively support positive relationships with parents and carers
• Has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
• Is committed to the Christian vision and ethos of the school

We can offer you:

• A supportive warm and welcoming school, with a strong Christian ethos, which puts the children at the heart of all we do.
• A dedicated caring and supportive team of school staff, committed to achieving high standards in all areas of school life.
• Fantastic pupils, who work hard and are proud of their school, who are well behaved.
• Learning opportunities which showcase our caring environment.
• A commitment to develop pupils’ resilience and individuality, preparing them for the next stage in their education

Closing Date for application : Noon, Thursday, 8 th October 2026

Interviews : 13 th October 2026

• Brierley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
• Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant

Full Time Teaching Assistant | Grade 2 | Brierley CE (VC) Primary School

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