Primary Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

Do you possess the energy and enthusiasm needed to guide young minds through their crucial primary years?

Are you searching for a vibrant classroom environment where your initiative and creativity will be truly valued?

Would you love to secure a consistent, hands-on teaching assistant role?

Partnering with Randstad Education Leeds gives you access to a wide network of local primary schools looking for dedicated classroom support. This popular primary school in the Barnsley district prides itself on its community feel, high standards of behavior, and emphasis on foundational skills. It provides an encouraging workspace where teaching assistants work alongside experienced educators to foster a positive learning culture.

• Lead targeted literacy, phonics, and numeracy intervention workshops for small groups of pupils.

• Help classroom teachers prepare engaging learning materials and set up interactive learning zones.

• Provide focused assistance to children requiring extra help to grasp daily lesson objectives.

• Supervise children during outdoor breaks, assemblies, and school trips to ensure high safety standards.

• Share observations on pupil engagement and academic progress directly with the teaching team.

• Direct experience supporting children in an educational, childcare, or coaching environment.

• Solid academic foundation with GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics.

• A warm, proactive, and adaptable approach to handling daily classroom tasks.

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new application).

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build quick rapport with children and colleagues.

• Reliable weekly pay managed smoothly via our secure payroll portal.

• Dedicated guidance from specialist education recruiters based in our local office.

• Access to a wealth of free online training courses to expand your CV.

• Everyday employee savings on retail brands, supermarkets, and leisure.

• £300 refer-a-friend voucher offer for introducing qualified colleagues.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,EYFS experience (foundation years),FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,key stage 1 experience,key stage 2 experience,knowledge of curriculum,motivated,nursery experience (ages 3-4),PPA teaching experience,reception experience,SEN experience,SIMS experience,teaching assistant experience,using school software:,years 1-6 experience

qualifications

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4