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Teaching Assistant

Darton Primary School, Barnsley South, South Yorkshire, S75 5AD

This job expired on 4 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5hrs Mon - Fri term time + 2 INSET days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24796 - £25185

What skills and experience we're looking for

Darton Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will ensure that all pupils are supported in their learning and development, enabling them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

• You will be passionate about learning
• You will be able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike
• You will be creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.

What the school offers its staff

To recognise our employees’ contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer lots of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, whatever their role.

HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:

• Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) orTeacherPension Scheme (Teaching roles)
• Access to free Financial Advice
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities

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.

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01226 394050 to arrange a visit.

HCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Darton Primary School, keeping our children safe is of vital importance and is a significant part of school life.

For further information about how we keep children safe please visit https://www.dartonprimary.com/ to read our Safeguarding Policy. .

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About Darton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 288 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Darton Primary School website
• Email address: linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01226 394050
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darton-primary-school

Darton Primary School
Learn, Play, Enjoy, Discover

Darton Primary School is a caring school, committed to the highest possible standards of teaching and learning. We strive to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to enjoy their primary school experience and that they thrive in our happy, stimulating, vibrant community school. We offer a rich and balanced curriculum and staff work hard to ensure that all children receive the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. We aim to instil initiative and aspiration for their future; believing it is not about what they can do but how far they can go.

Arranging a visit to Darton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education.

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