Teaching Assistants

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two Teaching Assistants at Joseph Locke Primary in Barnsley. Roles are 28¾ hours per week, term time only, with two inset days, grade 3. Permanent intake details show a 12-month temporary post with potential extension.

Successful candidates will support pupils with SEND and work as part of a committed team to raise achievement. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths at C/4 or above and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Willingness to work with pupils with SEND and planning tailored interventions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored interventions to enable all children to access mainstream education.
• Support wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils.
• Work with colleagues to promote outdoor play and life skills.
• Form positive relationships and contribute to a high standards in education.

Skills

Positive relationships

Experience with children

Play-based learning

Outdoor learning

Initiative

Motivation for independence

Phonics / reading / writing / numeracy

Education

GCSE English & Maths C/4+

Level 3 qualification (NVQ3 or equivalent)

Job description

Teaching Assistant (2 posts) | Grade 3 | Joseph Locke Primary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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• Barnsley, South Yorkshire
• Permanent
• Full-time

11 hours ago

Teaching Assistant x 2

Required as soon as possible (subject to statutory checks)

12-month Temporary Post with the possibility of an extension to contract

28 ¾ hours per week, term time only, plus two inset days.

Grade 3

The Governors wish to appoint two caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants who are willing to work with us in our journey to outstanding and support us in driving forward our school aims to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

The successful applicants will be committed to ensuring the highest standards in children's education by working as part of an excellent team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.

The applicants must be willing to work alongside children with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to plan for and deliver tailored and personalised interventions that allow all children to access a high-quality mainstream education, as well as supporting all children to develop socially during outdoor play.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can form positive and caring relationships with all children.
• Is committed to ensuring the highest standards in children's education by working as part of a supportive and hardworking team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous.
• Has experience of working with children in all key stages.
• Enjoys planning and leading play-based learning opportunities.
• Has a passion for the outside classroom.
• Motivates our children to be increasingly independent and confident as they learn and grow.
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge of early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.
• Has a good sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm.

The successful candidates will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development. Applicants must hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, together with a relevant Level 3 qualification (ie NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Application packs are available from school by contacting Julie Morris or can be downloaded from our website: .

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 4pm

Interviews: Thursday 24th September 2026

Completed application forms should be sent to Julie Morris at the school's address:

Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL, or via email at .

Please note that only applications submitted using the Council's Job Application Form will be considered. CVs alone will not be accepted. Please note you will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.