Teaching Assistant (Visual & Hearing Impairment Support)
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,142.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | S70 3DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hunningley Primary Academy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Teaching Assistant (Visual & Hearing Impairment Support)
Location: Hunningley Primary Academy
Hours: 27.5 per week, term time only
Salary: £17,807.75 (FTE £28,142)
Contract: Fixed Term – supporting a Year 3 pupil until they leave Hunningley Primary Academy
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About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team and provide tailored support for a pupil who has vision and hearing impairment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s learning journey and help them to continue to thrive in a mainstream setting.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum, develop independence, and feel fully included in school life. Training and ongoing support will be provided, including specialist input from Barnsley Vision and Hearing Support Services.
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What we’re looking for:
• Qualifications:
o Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
o Specialist knowledge in Visual Impairment
• Experience:
o Supporting children with additional needs in a school setting
o Fully competent with braille and assistive technology
• Skills & Attributes:
o Patience, empathy, and excellent communication
o Ability to adapt resources and learning activities
o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting inclusion
o Proactive, flexible, and resilient
o Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast paced school with the highest expectations.
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What We Offer:
• A welcoming, inclusive school community
• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive team and access to United Learning’s extensive resources
• Professional development tailored to your interests
• Wellbeing support and staff benefits, including:
o Pay above national scales
o Cash towards medical treatment
o Generous staff discount scheme
o One personal day per year
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Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At Hunningley Primary Academy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where every child and adult feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for inclusive education.
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Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks.
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Closing Date: 9th December 2025
Interviews: 8th January 2026
Apply: Visit https://hunningley.org.uk/working-for-us and click Apply Now.
Location: Hunningley Primary Academy
Hours: 27.5 per week, term time only
Salary: £17,807.75 (FTE £28,142)
Contract: Fixed Term – supporting a Year 3 pupil until they leave Hunningley Primary Academy
________________________________________
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team and provide tailored support for a pupil who has vision and hearing impairment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child’s learning journey and help them to continue to thrive in a mainstream setting.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum, develop independence, and feel fully included in school life. Training and ongoing support will be provided, including specialist input from Barnsley Vision and Hearing Support Services.
________________________________________
What we’re looking for:
• Qualifications:
o Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
o Specialist knowledge in Visual Impairment
• Experience:
o Supporting children with additional needs in a school setting
o Fully competent with braille and assistive technology
• Skills & Attributes:
o Patience, empathy, and excellent communication
o Ability to adapt resources and learning activities
o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting inclusion
o Proactive, flexible, and resilient
o Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast paced school with the highest expectations.
________________________________________
What We Offer:
• A welcoming, inclusive school community
• Wonderful children who love to learn
• A supportive team and access to United Learning’s extensive resources
• Professional development tailored to your interests
• Wellbeing support and staff benefits, including:
o Pay above national scales
o Cash towards medical treatment
o Generous staff discount scheme
o One personal day per year
________________________________________
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At Hunningley Primary Academy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where every child and adult feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for inclusive education.
________________________________________
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks.
________________________________________
Closing Date: 9th December 2025
Interviews: 8th January 2026
Apply: Visit https://hunningley.org.uk/working-for-us and click Apply Now.