Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Long-term & permanent opportunities

Online timesheets & payroll

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for flexible supply roles in Barnsley. The position offers opportunities across a well-established Multi-Academy Trust, with competitive daily pay and access to extensive CPD courses.

Successful candidates will have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, a valid Enhanced DBS, and the right to work in the UK. About-the-role support will include long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities within partner schools.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people in a school or educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• Genuine enthusiasm for helping pupils succeed academically and personally.
• Ability to work confidently as part of a wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom support to teachers and pupils across a range of year groups.
• Deliver targeted interventions and provide one-to-one or small group support to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence in their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Work confidently in schools within the Multi-Academy Trust.
• Exhibit flexibility and professionalism across schools within the Trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive/adaptive

Team collaboration

Enthusiasm for helping pupils

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Location: Barnsley

Job Type: Flexible Supply (Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available)

The Role

• Provide high-quality classroom support to teachers and pupils across a range of year groups.
• Deliver targeted interventions and provide one-to-one or small group support to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence in their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Work confidently in schools within the Multi-Academy Trust.
• Exhibit flexibility and professionalism across schools within the Trust.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting children or young people within a school or educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting teaching and learning.
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.
• The ability to work confidently as part of a wider school team.

What We Offer

• Flexible supply work across a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in Barnsley.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College to support your professional development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles within partner schools.
• Convenient online timesheet and payroll systems.

Essential Requirements

• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Two satisfactory professional references covering the last two years.
• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational environment.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.