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 recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk 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.
If this post isn’t suitable, please review our other vacancies. We reserve the right to close or extend this advert.
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