Primary Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 31.25 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 5/6

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org
• Phone number: 01226 704575
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-catholic-and-church-of-england-school

Holy Trinity is a 3 – 16 Catholic and Church of England through school which opened in September 2012 in a purpose-built, state of the art building. We have a 470-place primary phase and a 700-place secondary phase.

Our 3 – 16 through-school status offers exciting and innovative learning opportunities which enhance progress and create a seamless transition between Key Stages 2 & 3.

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org.

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