Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)

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

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,436.00 - £21,782.00 Annually (Actual) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days

Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) Barnsley, South Yorkshire Grade 4 £20,436 - £21,782 annual (ACTUAL SALARY) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) to support our educational team in fostering a positive learning environment for children. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs. This role is essential in helping to create an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. As a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant 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

• Observe and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team on their development

• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop individual education plans for students requiring additional support

• Help manage classroom behaviour by implementing strategies that promote positive interactions among students.

• Completing records/ pupils plans

• Leading small and whole class group work

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience in a school or similar setting

• Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English

• NVQ L3 qualification, working towards or willing to complete

• Ideally a car driver

ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide alternative education pathways/ day 6 provision. 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 SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for a grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £20,436 actual annual salary (FTE £26,403 - £28,142) 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 us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

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 for you, then please review our other vacancies. You can find these here.

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 Alternative Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 42 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell Alternative Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-alternative-academy

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