Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – x2 positions!
Provide Education · Barnsley, Yorkshire
Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – x2 positions! at Provide Education, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Barnsley, Yorkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 4 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference https://www.provide-education.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-secondary-x2-position
About the role
Teaching Assistants x2 – Secondary School | BarnsleyStart Date: ASAP
Duration: Until Christmas, with potential for a permanent position
Working Hours: 8:15am – 2:15pm
Days: Monday – Friday, full-time
Pay: Up to £120 per day, depending on experience
Provide Education are currently recruiting for two Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming secondary school in Barnsley, starting as soon as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who are looking for a full-time role within a secondary school setting. The positions will initially run until Christmas, with the potential for the right candidates to move into a permanent position.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 within a range of classroom settings.
- Work closely with teachers to support learning, engagement and positive behaviour.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
- Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.
- Report to the SENDCO each morning to receive your daily timetable and allocation.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for candidates who:
- Have previous experience working within a secondary school or similar educational setting – essential.
- Have experience supporting pupils across KS3 and/or KS4.
- Are confident working with a range of abilities and needs.
- Have a positive, patient and proactive approach.
- Can build strong professional relationships with pupils and staff.
- Are reliable and available to work 5 days per week.
- Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one.
Why Apply Through Provide Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay up to £120 per day.
- Full-time work Monday to Friday.
- Potential temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- Access to a range of secondary school opportunities across Barnsley and South Yorkshire.
- PAYE payment.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a Barnsley secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Provide Education team will be in touch.
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We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Reference: https://www.provide-education.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-secondary-x2-position · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 4 Oct 2026 · Listed via Provide Education
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