Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL for Worsbrough Common Primary School. The role focuses on supporting pupils with hearing loss to develop communication skills, providing both educational support and fostering independence. This fixed-term position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute positively to children's learning experiences.

Benefits

Membership in pension scheme

Access to free financial advice

Cycle to Work schemes

Discounts on retailers and holidays

Free flu jabs

Discounted gym access

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about learning and able to communicate effectively.
• Creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Enable pupils with hearing loss to develop communication skills.
• Support independence, inclusion, and achievement.

Skills

Passion for learning

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

GCSE

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL from the Company Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, this latest Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL job vacancy is located in the city Barnsley located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Support field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL

Worsbrough Common Primary School

As part of our continued growth, from September 2025, we are looking for a Specialist Teaching Assistant with BSL to join the team at Worsbrough Common Primary School.

Duration of Post Fixed term for 1 year - potential to be extended

Hours 30 hours term time plus 2 insets

Salary Grade 5 £19,249 - £20,881 (FTE £27,711 - £30,060)

Start date September 2025

The role will involve enabling pupils with hearing loss to develop their communication skills at an age expected level and to access the curriculum and support them in their independence, inclusion and achievement.

• You will be passionate about learning

· · You will be able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

• You will be creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.

We welcome visits to the School. Please contact the school office on 01226 289989 to arrange a show round.

To recognise our employee's contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer lots of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, whatever their role.

HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:

• Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles)
• Access to free Financial Advice
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all preferred candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Job Description & Person Specification

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Closing date 13th June 2025

Interview date TBC

We welcome visits to the School. Please contact the school office on 01226 289989 to arrange a show round.

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Keywords : Barnsley jobs
Closed Date : 2025-06-27