Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,820.00 - £18,103.00 Annually (Actual)

Secondary Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant for the Secondary Phase

Accountable to: SENDCo

Full time / Permanent 5 days per week - 28.75 hours (Term Time only + 5 INSETS)

Grade 3. (Point 5-6) £17,820-£18,103

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in our secondary phase. We have a highly effective and conscientious team of teachers and teaching assistants who work closely together to ensure the children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. All staff are committed to our pupils and share a belief that all pupils can succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant; passionate about teaching and learning with the determination to drive our school forward; raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for our pupils.

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 730 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 and 3.

Our Catholic and Church of England values form our distinctive Christian ethos, and this guides and supports everything we do in school. At Holy Trinity, the leadership team, staff and governors are completely focused on nurturing each individual in order that they reach their full potential. We are determined to raise standards for our pupils and to develop independent, aspiring and caring young people. Holy Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Services form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Further information and application forms are available online at www.holytrinitybarnsley.org.

All application forms should be completed and returned to Holy Trinity marked for the attention of L Taylor, HR and Payroll Coordinator and emailed to: jobs@holytrinitybarnsley.org.

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school.

Closing date: 15th May 2026 at 9AM.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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
• 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.

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