Teaching Assistant - Barnsley Provisions at Waterton Newstead Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WNA/24601

Location

Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Grade 4 SCP 5-6 FTE £25,583-£25,989 plus SEN allowance

Hours Per Week

32.5 or 37 hours per week, please state your preference on your application

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

Monday 29th June 2026

Interview Date(s) Monday 29th June 2026

About this Role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.

We are delighted to be looking to appoint committed and experienced Teaching Assistants to join the staff team at our Barnsley provisions.

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need.

The whole staff team work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Laura Thresh

Head of SEND and Inclusion