Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Springwell Special Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SSA/14269
  Location
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£27,879.00 - £30,286.00 Annually (Actual)
33 hours a week, term time plus 5 inset days
  Hours Per Week
33
  Weeks Per Year
Term Time Plus 5 Inset Days
  Closing Date
Midnight, Wed 26th Aug, 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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About this Role

**Congratulations on taking the first step towards a brilliant new career. ***

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children!

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning.  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/ phase lead to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day.  This includes:

  • Supporting and leading lessons
  • Preparing and planning resources
  • Completing pupil records
  • Covering absent colleagues as required

Click here to find out more about the benefits of working with us.

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.

Next Steps

If you would like more information, please check out the attached job description and visit our website.   If you would prefer to talk to someone, please pick  up the phone.

Got everything you need?  Click APPLY NOW at the top of this page! We look forward to hearing from you.

If this post isn't for you, check out our other vacancies.  You can find these here


Why Join Our Talent Pool?

If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.

Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.


Safeguarding Statement

Springwell Special Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Springwell Special Academy ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.


Contact Details

  Rachel Hanby
  01226 291133
  springwellvacancies@springwellacademies.co.uk

Springwell Special Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. In one paragraph, tell us what you have to offer...
  2. In one paragraph, tell us why you want to join our team ..
  3. In one paragraph, tell us how you will help to keep our children safe...

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