Job description
Make a Difference as a KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant in Barnsley!
Job Title: KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £425 - £550 per week (Depending on recent experience and qualifications)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and supportive KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnsley. If you have a genuine desire to work with young children and contribute to their learning and development, we’d love to hear from you!
As a KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting both teachers and students in the classroom, helping to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Your assistance will help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally, enabling them to reach their full potential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons to students in KS1 (Key Stage 1) and KS2 (Key Stage 2).
• Supporting students with their academic work, ensuring they stay engaged and on track.
• Helping with the management of classroom behaviour and promoting positive learning attitudes.
• Working with individual students or small groups to provide additional support as needed.
• Encouraging children’s personal, social, and emotional development.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and staff to ensure students’ needs are met.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in KS1 or KS2.
• A passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting students.
• An up-to-date CV covering last 10 years with no gaps unexplained . • An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive weekly pay (£425 - £550), based on experience and qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive school environment where you’ll be valued as part of the team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real impact on students' academic and personal growth.
• A dedicated consultant to offer guidance and support throughout your career.
If you’re a dedicated and caring individual who wants to make a difference in children’s education, apply today to become part of this fantastic primary school team in Barnsley!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To express your interest in this role KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant in Barnsley, click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch!