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SEND Teaching Assistant - Grade 3

Athersley South Primary School

Barnsley

Salary
£26,427–£26,847 FTE
Applications close
16 Nov 2026

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Salary
£26,427–£26,847 FTEAdvert says: NJC Grade 3 £26,427 to £26,847
Location
Barnsley
Working pattern
Full time · Part time · Temporary
Applications close
16 Nov 2026

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About the role

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will work primarily with SEND children who have complex or significant communication & interaction needs. The successful candidate will be part of a small team within our friendly and supportive larger school team. The role involves working with children on a 1:1 basis.

Applicants must have:

  • Relevant experience working with school-age children. Experience of working with children with special educational needs, including those with complex communication & interaction needs is desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
  • The ability to use basic technology to support teaching & learning
  • A minimum of

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

  • Willingness to undertake training related to the role, including first aid training
  • A positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team.
  • The applicants will get designated planning and resource time for the children they are working directly with and so must have organisational skills to prepare this.

We are looking for an individual to

join our team who:

  • Is motivated, tenacious and confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises in order to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
  • is passionate about learning and teaching
  • is creative, forward thinking and innovative
  • has a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom you work
  • will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
  • will uphold all the school’s policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies
  • has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
  • has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve

About Athersley South Primary School

Employer name
Athersley South Primary School
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 3TP
Phase
Primary

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Location

Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 3TP

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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
3 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
5 Nov 2026

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