Teaching Assistant | Grade 3 £24,790 – £25,183 pro-rata | Joseph Locke Primary

Teaching Assistant Required from as soon as possible 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 £24,790 to £25,183 pro-rata The Governors wish to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who is 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 applicant 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 applicant 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 candidate will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development.Applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: GCSE Maths and English (grades A-C) or equivalent, or an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.Due to the Easter holiday, application packs can be downloaded from our website: .Supporting Documents: Closing Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 30th April 2025 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.#LI-DNI…