Teaching Assistant | £26,427 to £26,847 (pro rata) | Sandhill Primary School

Teaching Assistant Grade 3,

30 hours per week, term time only

Scale Point 5-6, £26,427 to £26,847 (pro rata)

Start date: ASAP

Fixed term until August 2027

Sandhill Primary School is part of the ECM Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the Trust

We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is prepared to support the class teacher, other colleagues and children. The successful candidate will be supporting with whole class teaching, groups and individual pupils. You will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises. In addition, you must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom you work. You will be expected to uphold all the school’s policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. Experience of working with children with special educational needs, including those with complex communication & interaction needs is desirable.

Applicants must have:

v Relevant experience working with school-age children

v Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

v The ability to use basic technology to support teaching & learning

v A minimum of Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assistant or equivalent, English and Maths, or a willingness to gain these during the period of employment

v Willingness to undertake training related to the role, including first aid training

v A positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team.

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Apply online at https://barnsley.engageats.co.uk/. The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October at 12pm. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted on this date to arrange the interview process in the week following.

For any further details regarding this position, please contact Mr James Haywood on j.haywood@ecmtrust.co.uk

Sandhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and appropriate references.

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