Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Grade 2 £17,598.53 - £17,890.32 Annually (Actual) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days

ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH.
https://springwellacademies.co.uk/ Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our values below.
VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

THE ROLE

As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) at our special 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

• Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play

• Helping those who need extra support

• Completing pupils record plans

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE Math's and English or equivalent

• Experience working with children/ younger people

• Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

SALARY/ HOURS

Salary for a grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £17,598 - £17,890 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/ 

NEXT STEPS

For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application

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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