Primary Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 07 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 97507417-c900-4dcb-8d43-bd2bc913513b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with children
Experience of working with children of the relevant age (Early Years / Primary / Secondary)
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Experience of administering first aid
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Appropriate first aid training
Paediatric first aid training
Effective use of ICT to support learning and administration
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
General understanding of the curriculum relevant to the post; specifically foundation stage curriculum / national curriculum / KS4 Curriculum
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build relationships and meet needs
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Good organisational skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to build effective working relationships with relate well to children and adults
Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Commitment to work in line with the school ethos and mission
Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures, to meet the needs of the school
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection with the post
Compliance with policies relating to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and data protection
Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure to work in an environment dealing with young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and caring school community where SLT are committed to ensuring staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• A school who are committed to continuous professional development and to supporting our pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes
• A bespoke, in-house CPD programme which allows staff to be reflective about their own practice and take ownership of their own development as well as the opportunity to work towards NPQs
• A purpose-built state of the art school building, ample parking and access to our school gym in the evenings.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Experience of working with children
Experience of working with children of the relevant age (Early Years / Primary / Secondary)
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Experience of administering first aid
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Appropriate first aid training
Paediatric first aid training
Effective use of ICT to support learning and administration
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
General understanding of the curriculum relevant to the post; specifically foundation stage curriculum / national curriculum / KS4 Curriculum
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build relationships and meet needs
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Good organisational skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to build effective working relationships with relate well to children and adults
Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Commitment to work in line with the school ethos and mission
Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures, to meet the needs of the school
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection with the post
Compliance with policies relating to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and data protection
Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure to work in an environment dealing with young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and caring school community where SLT are committed to ensuring staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• A school who are committed to continuous professional development and to supporting our pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes
• A bespoke, in-house CPD programme which allows staff to be reflective about their own practice and take ownership of their own development as well as the opportunity to work towards NPQs
• A purpose-built state of the art school building, ample parking and access to our school gym in the evenings.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.