Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)
Greenacre School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 September 2026
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
ABOUT US
Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted we work hard to achieve and maintain this as a team together.
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing - Magic!
THE ROLE
As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) at our school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:
Getting the classroom ready for lessons
Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
Helping those who need extra support - 1:1 and group work
Completing pupils record plans
Personal care
THE CANDIDATE
GCSE Math's and English or equivalent
Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
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.
This is a full time Mon-Fri (Term time only) position. The working hours are 8.50am to 3.55pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.50am to 4.10pm Wednesday and 8.50am to 3.45pm Friday.
NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW, alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to our recruitment coordinator, Lauren: lleibrick@wellspringacademies.org.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 for you, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here!
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.
Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenacre School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Size
- 340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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