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Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)

Greenacre School · Barnsley · Barnsley

Job description

***Congratulations on taking the first step towards a brilliant new career. *** ABOUT US Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing - Magic!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) to support our educational team in fostering a positive learning environment for children. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs. This role is essential in helping to create an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. As a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant at our school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:

  • Getting the classroom ready for lessons

  • Observe and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team on their development

  • Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop individual education plans for students requiring additional support

  • Help manage classroom behaviour by implementing strategies that promote positive interactions among students.

  • Completing records/ pupils plans

  • Leading small and whole class group work

THE CANDIDATE

  • Experience in a school or similar setting

  • IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs

  • MUST be educated with GCSE Math's and English or equivalent

  • NVQ L3 qualification or working towards

SALARY/ HOURS

Salary for a grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £20,436 (Starting salary) - £21,782 actual annual salary (FTE £26,403 - £28,142) working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust
This is a full time role working Mon-Fri TERM TIME only 8.50am-3.55pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.50am to 4.10pm Wednesday and 8.50an to 3.45pm Friday

NEXT STEPS

For more information please refer to the job description attached.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About this school

Greenacre School

Academy special converter · Ages 3–19

Not rated
Pupils
338
Avg teacher salary
£48,330
Pupil:teacher ratio
15:1
Academy trust
WELLSPRING 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, S70 6RG

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Salary
£20,436.00 - £21,782.00 Annually (Actual) 33 hours a week, term time plus 5 days
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
7 July 2026
Closing date
26 August 2026

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