Specialist Teaching Assistant (including medical intervention)
Athersley South Primary School · Barnsley · Barnsley
Job description
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed and caring individual to join our enthusiastic and friendly Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners. The successful candidate will provide high-quality learning support across the Early Years setting and will also carry out medical interventions to support individual pupil needs.
A key responsibility of this role will be to carry out clean intermittent catheterisation. Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to deliver this aspect of care.
We are looking for someone who is dedicated, reliable, and has high expectations for all children – including their progress, attainment, attitudes, and behaviour. A positive team spirit and a nurturing approach are essential, as is a genuine commitment to supporting every child to thrive.
We are looking for an individual to join our team who:
- has the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
- is passionate about learning and teaching
- is willing and able to carry out intimate medical care and intervention
- is creative, forward thinking and innovative
- will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
- has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
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About this school
Athersley South Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 307
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,186
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
- Academy trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 3TP
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 17 June 2026
- Closing date
- 30 June 2026
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