Learning Support Assistant (Grade 3)
Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 28.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term time only plus 2 INSET days
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term from September 2026 to July 2027
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 3 - £25,583 to £25,989 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual to join our team who:
- has the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
- is passionate about learning and teaching
- is creative, forward thinking, innovative and prepared to take risks
- will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
- have a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- have a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve
- an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children
- a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
- a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
- professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools
Further information about the job
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and strong Learning Support Assistant to work in our school alongside our experienced and friendly team. As part of this role you may be expected to work on a one to one basis, provide support within the classroom and/or deliver interventions. You must be committed and have high expectations of all children in terms of progress, attainment, attitudes and behaviour. Athersley South Primary is a member of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. This offers opportunity for support and CPD opportunities.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Athersley South Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Athersley South Primary School website
- Email address
- j.boreham@ecmtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01226 284223
Primary School 3 - 11 years
Arranging a visit to Athersley South Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.boreham@ecmtrust.co.uk.
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