Hours Per Week:
28.75 hours per week, term time, plus 2 Inset days
Working Arrangements:
Monday to Friday
Status of Employment:
Start as soon as possible.
12-month fixed term temporary with the possibility of an extension to contract.
Teaching Assistant – Multiple Positions Available
Start Dates: As soon as possible, with additional roles starting in September 2025
Contract: Permanent and 12-month temporary, with the potential of an extension to contract
Hours: 28.75 hours per week, term time only plus two INSET days
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Salary: Grade 3, £24,790 – £25,183 (pro-rata)
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team. Multiple roles are available, with some requiring immediate start and others commencing in September 2025.
The Governors are seeking to appoint caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistants who are committed to supporting the school on its journey towards excellence. Successful candidates will play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
The successful applicants will be committed to ensuring the highest standards in children's education by working as part of an excellent team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
The applicants must be willing to work alongside children with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to plan for and deliver tailored and personalised interventions that allow all children to access a high-quality mainstream education, as well as supporting all children to develop socially during outdoor play.
We are looking for someone who:
The successful candidates will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development.
Supporting Documents:
Application Form.pdf
Teaching Assistant JD and PS.pdf
Privacy notice for job applicants.pdf
Essential Qualifications:
Applicants must possess either GCSEs in Maths and English (grades A–C) or equivalent qualifications, or an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject area.
How to Apply:
For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website at www.josephlockeprimary.com, or contact Julie Morris, Co-Headteacher’s PA, at j.morris@jlps.org.uk.
Key Dates:
Submitting Your Application:
All applications are required to be submitted using the Council’s prescribed application form. Submissions via online platforms such as Indeed, or by CV alone, will not be accepted. Please specify on your application form whether you are applying for positions that start as soon as possible (pending statutory checks) or those beginning in September.
Completed application forms should be returned to Julie Morris either by post to: Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or by email to: j.morris@jlps.org.uk
Please note that only applications submitted using the Council’s Job Application Form will be considered. CVs alone will not be accepted.Please note you will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
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