Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
Role:
Teaching Assistant
Academy:
Outwood Academy Shafton
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £ £18,395.37 - £19104.89 (Grade 3/SC P5-6)
Working Pattern: 31 hours per week, Over 5 Days, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:25 to 15:00. Tuesday 08:25 to 15:35. Term Time plus 1 Weeks (39 weeks)
Permanent Position
Are you passionate about removing learning barriers and enabling every student to reach their potential? Join us as a Teaching Assistant, working directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. This varied role spans classroom support, intervention management (including for SEND and EAL students), and helping to develop individualized student support plans.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.
As Principal, I am thrilled to introduce our academy, a true place of belonging in Shafton, Barnsley. Kindness, compassion, high standards, and the highest quality teaching are our core business every single day.
Having worked in this school community for 26 years, I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish. Every member of staff is deeply committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. Many colleagues have been part of our journey from the start, and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring to our young people and the whole community.
As part of the Outwood Family, renowned for transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion and dedication.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Kate Wragg (SENDcO) at
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