THE ROLE

As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) 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

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

• Helping those who need extra support

• Completing pupils record plans

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

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

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

SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £18,596 actual annual salary (FTE £24,000) working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust

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. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted we work hard to achieve and maintain this as a team together.

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 any 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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