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Teaching Assistant

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

Not rated
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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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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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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