Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,192.00 - £19,493.00 Annually (Actual) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days

Teaching Assistant (Grade 2) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Grade 2 £19,192 - £19,493 Annually (Actual) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days

ABOUT US

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH.
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Grade 2) / TA to support our educational team in providing a nurturing and effective learning environment for children. This role involves assisting teachers in delivering educational content and ensuring the well-being of students. Other duties include:

- Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities tailored to the needs of each child.

- Provide individual support to students, especially those with special educational needs, ensuring they are engaged and included in all activities.

- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages learning and communication.

- Communicate effectively with pupils to promote understanding and learning, using appropriate methods

- Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, ensuring all materials are organised and accessible.

- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to monitor student progress and share insights on individual needs.

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE Math's and English or equivalent (essential qualifications)

• Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• A genuine passion for educating and nurturing pupils with a SEMH need

• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

SALARY/ HOURS

Starting salary for a grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £19,192 actual annual salary (FTE £24,796) working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust

NEXT STEPS

For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk (If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application)

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this post isn't suitable then please review our other vacancies. You can find these here. We do reserve the right to close or extend this advert
previous applicants need not apply

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 Springwell Special Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell Special Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-special-academy

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