Teaching Assistant/SMSA | please see advert for salary details | Hoyland Springwood Primary School

Teaching Assistant Grade 3, Scale Point 5-6 (pro rata)

27 ½ hours per week, term time only plus 2 inset days

2 ½ hours SMSA (Grade 1, Point 2), term time only

Fixed term until the end of the academic year (31 August 2025) in the first instance

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work primarily with children from our Resourced Provision and Hub who have complex 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 and in small groups, both within the classroom environment and for interventions.

Hoyland Springwood is an inclusive, forward thinking and fast moving primary school with happy, well-engaged children and committed staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ for our children. 

We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is prepared to support the class teacher, other colleagues and children. You will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises. In addition, you must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom you work. You will be expected to uphold all the school’s policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. Experience of working with children with special educational needs, including those with complex communication & interaction needs is essential. A willingness and ability to follow the direction of the Teacher in Charge of the Resourced Provision and other senior staff and to follow particular programmes for individual children would be an essential requirement.

Applicants must have:

v Relevant experience working with school-age children

v Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

v The ability to use basic technology to support teaching & learning

v A minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, or equivalent or a willingness to gain these during the period of employment

v Willingness to undertake training related to the role, including first aid training

v A positive attitude and a desire to work as a member of a team.

Hoyland Springwood Primary School is part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and continues to work in partnership with the other schools in the trust. 

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Apply online at https://barnsley.engageats.co.uk/. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with Mrs Kerry Hoyle, Teacher in Charge of Resource Provision, via the school office or using k.hoyle@ecmtrust.co.uk to discuss the post further.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd September at 12.00 noon.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted to attend an interview on Monday 30th September.

To contact the school office please email springwood@ecmtrust.co.uk or call on the telephone number above.

Hoyland Springwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and appropriate references.

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