Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Springwell Special Academy · Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Springwell Special Academy, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
26 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference 3cfde772e4e62449214c8d9ad87317e58d69d267

About the role

**Congratulations on taking the first step towards a brilliant new career. ***

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children!

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning. 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/ phase lead to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:

  • Supporting and leading lessons
  • Preparing and planning resources
  • Completing pupil records
  • Covering absent colleagues as required

Click here to find out more about the benefits of working with us.

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.

Next Steps

If you would like more information, please check out the attached job description and visit our website. If you would prefer to talk to someone, please pick up the phone.

Got everything you need? Click APPLY NOW at the top of this page! We look forward to hearing from you.

If this post isn't for you, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here.

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.

Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Reference: 3cfde772e4e62449214c8d9ad87317e58d69d267 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 26 Aug 2026 · Listed via Springwell Special Academy

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