Specialist Teaching Assistant (including medical intervention)

Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 28.5 hours Monday to Friday, Term Time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until July 2027
• Actual salary: £18872 - £20,472

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed and caring individual to join our enthusiastic and friendly Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners. The successful candidate will provide high-quality learning support across the Early Years setting and will also carry out medical interventions to support individual pupil needs.

A key responsibility of this role will be to carry out clean intermittent catheterisation. Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to deliver this aspect of care.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, reliable, and has high expectations for all children – including their progress, attainment, attitudes, and behaviour. A positive team spirit and a nurturing approach are essential, as is a genuine commitment to supporting every child to thrive.

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 willing and able to carry out intimate medical care and intervention
• is creative, forward thinking and innovative
• will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
• has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
• has 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 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

02 STA Person Specification.doc - 241 KB (opens in new tab)

01 Job Description STA 1 to 1 2026.doc - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

About Athersley South Primary School

• School type: Academy, 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: athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226284223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/athersley-south-primary-school-barnsley

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 athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk.

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