Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)

Greenacre School; Gilroyd; On-site; GBP 20,436 - 21,782; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellspring Trust

Job summary

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking a dedicated Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to support our educational team in fostering a positive learning environment for children with special educational needs. The role involves classroom support, liaising on individual education plans, and helping pupils reach their full potential.

The candidate should have school or similar setting experience, SEN/SEND background, GCSE Maths and English, and ideally NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• Ideally experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs.
• Must have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
• Observe and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team on their development.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop individual education plans for students requiring additional support.
• Help manage classroom behaviour by implementing strategies that promote positive interactions among students.
• Completing records/ pupils’ plans.
• Leading small and whole class group work.

Skills

School environment experience

SEN / SEND experience

GCSE Maths and English

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

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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 offers a supportive team, high quality personalised training, and opportunities to work with children and young people who benefit from a social inclusion model. Our values include Environment, Inclusion, Commitment, Connections, Wellbeing, and Magic.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) to support our educational team in fostering a positive learning environment for children. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs. This role is essential in helping create an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. As a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant at our school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day.

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Observe and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team on their development
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop individual education plans for students requiring additional support
• Help manage classroom behaviour by implementing strategies that promote positive interactions among students
• Completing records/ pupils’ plans
• Leading small and whole class group work

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a school or similar setting
• Ideally experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
• Must have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or working towards

Salary and Hours

Salary for a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £20,436 (Starting salary) - £21,782 actual annual salary (FTE £26,403 - £28,142) working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only plus 5 inset days. Benefits include working for our Wellspring Trust.

This is a full-time role working Mon-Fri TERM TIME only: 8.50am-3.55pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8.50am to 4.10pm Wednesday; 8.50am to 3.45pm Friday.

Next Steps

For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested, click APPLY NOW. For additional questions, please reach out to [e-mail].

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, especially those from under-represented groups including Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this post isn’t suitable, please review our other vacancies. You can find these here. We reserve the right to close or extend this advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.