Teaching Assistant | £17,465 - £17,739 (total annual salary) | St John the Baptist C E Primary School Penistone

GRADE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT

St John the Baptist C E Primary School Penistone

30.42 hours per week (Monday to Friday) fixed term contract

As soon as possible – August 2027

£17,465 - £17,739 (total annual salary)

Penistone St John’s Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, caring and flexible person to support and motivate children and to be part of our outstanding school. The post will require the successful candidate to be flexible to work in EYFS/KS1 or KS2 depending on experience and have the ability to support children (1 to 1) with SEN/physical disabilities as well as small group work. Experience of working in EYFS and or with phonics is desirable.

Applicants must have:

· Extensive and recent experience of working in a teaching assistant role

· Relevant qualifications for the post e.g. GCSE (C or above) English and Maths

· The ability to assist the teacher with a range of learning activities and support pupils in their learning, as directed

· A good sense of humour, approachable, flexible and able to work as part of a committed team.

· Knowledge of strategies to support children with additional needs.

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If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01226 762496 to arrange an appointment. You can also visit our website at www.penistonestjohns.co.uk to gain an understanding of our school. If you have any further questions please contact the office at office@penistonestjohns.org

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 12th October 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Short-listing will take place, and candidates informed, week commencing 12th October 2026.

For an application form, please contact the school or email office@penistonestjohns.org Completed application forms are also returnable to this email address.

St John’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and subsequent Orders. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. In addition, i accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe In Education 2026, as part of the shortlisting process, schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

St John’s Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

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