Teaching Assistant

TeachMatch; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Match Recruitment is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join a network of Barnsley schools, providing tailored support to students and helping them thrive academically and emotionally. You will support teachers, adapt materials, implement behaviour strategies, and maintain safeguarding standards, with a focus on building a nurturing environment.

This long-term placement offers competitive daily rates and the chance to develop professionally within a supportive, inclusive school

Qualifications

• Provide tailored support to students to manage emotions and progress.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting materials.
• Apply behaviour management strategies to promote positive conduct.
• Track and report on emotional, social, and academic progress.
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and professionals for holistic support.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure student safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students, helping them manage emotions, behaviour and make academic progress.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and adapt materials to meet students' needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to encourage positive behaviour and emotional stability.
• Track and report on students' emotional, social, and academic progress.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

Skills

Tailored student support

Behaviour management

Communication with teachers/parents

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Salary: £90 - £105 per day

Location: Barnsley

About Teach Match Recruitment

At Teach Match Recruitment, we are dedicated to connecting schools with passionate, skilled educators who have a genuine commitment to supporting diverse learners. We are currently recruiting for experienced Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants looking for long term placements to join a dynamic and inclusive school setting.

Why Work with Teach Match Recruitment?

• Expert Support: Access to a dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you with your recruitment journey.
• Competitive Pay: Offering competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Access to Exclusive Roles: As a Teach Match candidate, you'll have access to exclusive, high-quality, long term support roles across schools within South Yorkshire.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development in the education sector.

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants (TA) to work within our network of schools in Barnsley. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a real impact by providing tailored support to students, fostering a nurturing environment, and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students, helping them manage emotions, behaviour and make academic progress.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and adapt materials to meet students' needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to encourage positive behaviour and emotional stability.
• Track and report on students' emotional, social, and academic progress.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.