Teaching Assistant

Athersley North Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  7 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,252 to £20,282

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Qualifications: -

Good communication skills with both children and adults

Ability to work well within a team environment

Patience, reliability, and enthusiasm for working with young children

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Values and Attitudes: -

Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community

Positive attitude towards supporting children's individual needs

Respectful, caring approach towards pupils, staff, parents, and carers

Willingness to contribute actively to creating a safe, happy learning environment

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive school committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential regardless of background, ability or need.

• The opportunity to work in a school that is at the heart of its local community and values strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

• A supportive and caring environment where pupils, staff, parents and visitors are valued and respected.

• A strong commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity, with personalised approaches to meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.

• Opportunities to develop expertise in inclusive practice and SEND provision through collaborative working and specialist support.

• Access to professional development and CPD

• The chance to work within a school that has high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour while maintaining a nurturing approach to pupil development.

• A well-established curriculum that balances academic achievement with creativity, imagination and personal development.

• A clear set of shared values centred around the school's "5Rs": Responsibility, Resilience, Risk Taking, Relationships and Respect.

• A culture that promotes positive relationships, teamwork, mutual respect and professional collaboration.

• A school committed to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and creating a safe, supportive environment for both children and staff.

• Modern facilities that are fully accessible and designed to support children's next steps in learning

Flexible working opportunities

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• A supportive leadership team that recognises the importance of providing an understanding and supportive approach to family commitments and personal circumstances

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 Athersley North Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Athersley North Primary School website
• Email address: office@athersleynorthprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226 288674
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/athersley-north-primary-school

Athersley North Primary School believes that all of their pupils deserve the best.  

All pupils are valued, regardless of their background or ability and provide them with every opportunity to achieve their potential.  

We combine high expectations and high standards with a strong sense of kindness, inclusivity and enjoyment.


This is fantastic opportunity for dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers to join an incredibly strong and collaborative team within our school.

Arranging a visit to Athersley North Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@athersleynorthprimary.co.uk.

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