Job description
We would like to present you with the unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of secondary education and lifelong learning opportunities within our dedicated Learning Support Team.
We are looking to further improve the support we offer to our students and wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support both in and out of the classroom across all curriculum areas but especially in Maths and English. This role provides a unique opportunity for someone who is either looking for a new challenge or wanting to develop their expertise and potential with young people further.
The successful applicant will have:
A good standard of education in English and Maths, with 4 GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)
The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to improve student outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, support and encourage learning.
If you have the passion to contribute positively to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our students and their families, then we would like to hear from you. Daily start and finish times to be discussed.
Horizon Community College is a member of HCAT and we work closely with Tykes Teaching Alliance. Our support staff have access to a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities internally. You would also have the opportunity to apply for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.
Horizon Community College reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Horizon Community College
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,916
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,113
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- Academy trust
- HCAT
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
Loading map…
Barnsley, Barnsley, S70 6PD
Advertisement
More jobs in Barnsley
View all →Upperwood Academy · Barnsley
Administrative Office ManagerHorizon Community College · Barnsley
Workshop TechnicianAstrea Academy Dearne · Rotherham
EHCP CoordinatorOutwood Academy Carlton · Barnsley
Temporary Family Support WorkerHoly Trinity Catholic and Church of England School · Barnsley
Attendance OfficerAdvertisement
- Salary
- £17,771.00 - £18,053.00 Annually (Actual)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 17 July 2026
- Closing date
- 1 September 2026
Not the one for you?
Keep looking — there are plenty more teaching jobs in England.
Browse all teaching jobs in England