Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)

Greenacre School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• 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: £20,436.00 - £21,782.00 Annually (Actual) 33 hours a week, term time plus 5 days

Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) 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

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

• IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs

• MUST be educated with GCSE Math's and English or equivalent

• NVQ L3 qualification or working towards

SALARY/HOURS

Salary for a grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £20,436 (Starting salary) - £21,782 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.

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

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 Greenacre School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 340 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenacre-school-barnsley

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