Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

Greenacre School; Gilroyd; On-site; GBP 19,192 - 19,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellspring Trust

Job summary

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA2) to support pupils with severe and complex needs. Under the guidance of a teacher, you will assist with academic and personal development throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, supporting reading and personalised activities, and contributing to pupil record plans. The post is term-time and 33 hours per week, with inclusions such as 5 inset days.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in working with children/young people with SEN/SEND needs.
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom for lessons.
• Support children in reading, visual learning and messy play.
• Assist 1:1 and small-group work.
• Complete pupils’ record plans.
• Provide personal care.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

SEN/SEND experience

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant TA2 — Barnsley, South Yorkshire. £19,192 - £19,493 actual annual salary. 33 hours per week, term time only, including 5 inset days.

About Us

Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. The school works with satellite classes within local mainstream settings to support social inclusion, and strives to maintain an Outstanding Ofsted rating as a team.

The Role

As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) you will provide more than classroom support. You will build connections, foster relationships and guide pupils on their path to a bright future. Under the guidance of a teacher, you will support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. Responsibilities include:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
• Assisting those who need extra support through 1:1 and small-group work
• Completing pupils’ record plans
• Personal care

The Candidate

• GCSE Math and English or equivalent
• Experience or interest in working with children/young people with SEN/SEND needs
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

Salary & Hours

Starting salary for a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £19,192 actual annual salary (FTE £24,796), working 33 hours per week, Mon–Fri, term time only plus 5 inset days. Benefits include joining the Wellspring Trust. Typical hours are 8.50am–3.55pm (Mon, Tue, Thu), 8.50am–4.10pm (Wed) and 8.50am–3.45pm (Fri).

Next Steps

For more information please refer to the job description attached. To apply, click Apply Now or contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Greenacre School is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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