Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for immediate and September starts in Barnsley and Sheffield. Candidates will support classroom activities, foster inclusive learning, and work with teachers to enhance student engagement. Opportunities for career development and potential permanent roles are available.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Career development and training opportunities

Friendly and supportive school teams

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or with children (paid or voluntary).
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and help pupils engage in learning.
• Provide one-to-one or group support for pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Help prepare learning materials and classroom resources.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Barnsley & Sheffield | Immediate and September Starts

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Barnsley or Sheffield? We’re working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary and secondary schools across both areas seeking dedicated TAs to join their teams for immediate starts and September 2025.

Locations: Barnsley & Sheffield

Role: Teaching Assistant (EYFS, KS1, KS2, or Secondary – matched to your experience)

Start Date: ASAP & September 2025

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time | Long-Term, Short-Term & Temp-to-Perm

️ What You'll Do:

• Support classroom teaching and help pupils engage in learning
• Provide one-to-one or group support for pupils, including those with additional needs
• Help prepare learning materials and classroom resources
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to deliver tailored support

You Will Need:

• Experience working in a school or with children (paid or voluntary)
• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is desirable
• A kind, flexible, and patient approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• A choice of school settings and key stages
• Career development and training opportunities
• Friendly and supportive school teams
• Potential for permanent roles

Apply Now!

Looking to make a difference in classrooms across Barnsley and Sheffield?

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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