At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead learning activities and support pupils' development in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Join a supportive school community dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing is key; DBS check required.
- Why this job: Empower students and help shape their futures while working collaboratively with passionate educators.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary-aged children and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead learning activities and deliver lessons to individuals, small groups, or whole classes under the direction of the teacher.
- Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Plan, prepare, and adapt learning resources to meet the needs of all learners.
- Provide targeted interventions to help pupils achieve learning objectives.
- Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment.
- Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and implement individual support plans.
- Cover classes in the absence of the teacher when required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Contribute to the planning, evaluation, and development of teaching and learning activities across the school.
Person Specification
- Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting.
- Good English and Maths skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils.
- Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.
Desirable
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
- Experience delivering interventions or small-group support.
- First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Barnsley employer: Trust Education Limited
Join our vibrant primary school in Mansfield, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to thrive. As a Year 1 Cover Teacher, you will benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives in a friendly community. With enthusiastic children and a dedicated staff team, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path in education.
We think you need these skills to ace Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Barnsley
Lesson Delivery
Support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Planning and Preparation of Learning Resources
Targeted Interventions
Assessment and Monitoring of Pupil Progress
Behaviour Management
Collaboration with Teachers and Support Staff
