Teaching Assistant

Oakhill Primary Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 2

Teaching Assistant job summary

At Oakhill, we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure. We consider it an absolute privilege to be important figures in our pupils’ young lives and are committed to ensuring their primary school days are full of fun, adventure and experiences that create lifelong passions and interests.

We are looking for someone who:

Is enthusiastic, warm and caring

Is able to develop a friendly and supportive relationship with children and their families

Is able to boost children’s self-esteem, resilience and aspirations

Is able to work with the class teacher to support the children in their learning

Is able to lead learning

Is committed to their own learning and professional development

In return, we can offer:

A chance to work with fantastic, enthusiastic children who deserve the best start in life

The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do

A supportive and experienced Leadership Team

A school that values your training and personal development

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 Oakhill Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 330 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakhill Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakhill-primary-academy-barnsley

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