Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Trust Education Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Trust Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our partner primary schools in Barnsley. You will support teaching and learning across the classroom, small groups and individual pupils, helping to raise attainment while maintaining high safeguarding standards.

You should have experience with primary-aged children, good English and maths, strong communication skills, and a patient, reliable, team-focused approach. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.
• Good English and Maths skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils.
• Assist pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips and school activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Good English and Maths skills

Strong communication

Patient and caring

Organised and reliable

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant in the Barnsley area and looking for the next step in your career?

Are you looking for flexibility and the opportunity to experience different school settings alongside a better work/life balance?

Trust Education are a dedicated and supportive team who offer a friendly, personable service with collectively over 40+ years of experience within the education sector. We aim to match your Primary Teaching Assistant skills and support style with our amazing partner schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils.
• Assist pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips, and school activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents/carers where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Person Specification

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.
• Good English and Maths skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Desirable

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience delivering interventions or small-group support.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check