Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | c6fc4c75-496d-465c-806c-1325193ed703 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Brierley CE (VC) Primary School warmly invites applications from experienced, enthusiastic and highly skilled Teaching Assistants to join our hardworking, supportive and happy team.
We are seeking a dedicated professional who has a passion for supporting learning in Key Stage 2, helping pupils to grow in confidence, independence and achievement. The successful candidate may work across the school, but will bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to Key Stage 2 practice.
This position is temporary for one year in the first instance
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and well-respected school, where staff are valued and work collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes for all children.
At Brierley, we believe every child deserves the very best. We are deeply committed to ensuring all pupils grow and thrive, reaching their full potential academically, socially, personally, physically and spiritually within a nurturing, inclusive and supportive Church school environment.
About the Role
• Support pupils’ learning within the classroom, particularly within Key Stage 2
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups, to achieve targets
• Provide emotional support and encouragement, helping children to feel safe, confident and ready to learn
• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning activities
• Help to promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s high expectations
• Contribute to creating a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support the needs of all pupils
• Undertake lunchtime supervisory duties, ensuring children are safe, happy and well supported during unstructured times
About You
The successful candidate:
• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning, particularly in Key Stage 2
• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a strong team spirit
Is committed to high expectations and helping every child succeed
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• A caring and inclusive Church school environment rooted in strong Christian values
• Polite, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A happy, supportive and committed staff team who work collaboratively
• A culture of high expectations for both pupils and staff
• A welcoming school community with positive relationships between staff, pupils and families
• Opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to school life
Further details about the role
Visits Welcome
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our community first-hand.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office: For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.brierleyschool.com.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 1st June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Interviews will be held Monday 8th June 2026
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Brierley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
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.
The Governing Body of Brierley CE (VC) Primary School warmly invites applications from experienced, enthusiastic and highly skilled Teaching Assistants to join our hardworking, supportive and happy team.
We are seeking a dedicated professional who has a passion for supporting learning in Key Stage 2, helping pupils to grow in confidence, independence and achievement. The successful candidate may work across the school, but will bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to Key Stage 2 practice.
This position is temporary for one year in the first instance
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and well-respected school, where staff are valued and work collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes for all children.
At Brierley, we believe every child deserves the very best. We are deeply committed to ensuring all pupils grow and thrive, reaching their full potential academically, socially, personally, physically and spiritually within a nurturing, inclusive and supportive Church school environment.
About the Role
• Support pupils’ learning within the classroom, particularly within Key Stage 2
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups, to achieve targets
• Provide emotional support and encouragement, helping children to feel safe, confident and ready to learn
• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning activities
• Help to promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s high expectations
• Contribute to creating a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support the needs of all pupils
• Undertake lunchtime supervisory duties, ensuring children are safe, happy and well supported during unstructured times
About You
The successful candidate:
• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning, particularly in Key Stage 2
• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a strong team spirit
Is committed to high expectations and helping every child succeed
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• A caring and inclusive Church school environment rooted in strong Christian values
• Polite, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A happy, supportive and committed staff team who work collaboratively
• A culture of high expectations for both pupils and staff
• A welcoming school community with positive relationships between staff, pupils and families
• Opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to school life
Further details about the role
Visits Welcome
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our community first-hand.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office: For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.brierleyschool.com.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 1st June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Interviews will be held Monday 8th June 2026
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Brierley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
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.