Job Vacancies

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2024

12 month Temporary Post (with the possibility of it becoming permanent) 

(27 ½ hours per week, term time only, plus two inset days.

Grade 3 £14,963.33 per annum (actual)

Applications are welcomed for the post of Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in our happy, well-resourced and popular town centre primary school.

The Behaviour Teaching Assistant role involves supporting groups of children with additional needs such as ASD, SpLD, PMLD, MLD, challenging behaviours and social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will be required to work within group and 1:1 setting with a range of ages and levels of learning. Your daily routine will involve continuously adapting and working alongside pupils to make their time in school as beneficial and productive as possible.   Your main objective will be to support these pupils who have specific learning difficulties, as well as making sure they are not displaying any triggers or any signs of unease.

In order to be successful for this role a nurturing, patient and empathetic attitude will be key.  We are looking for someone who thinks on their feet, is reliable, willing to go the extra mile and build positive relationships with pupils and adults, alongside this, having a fun and energetic personality is essential.

Some of the duties include:

·          Supporting and helping pupils who demonstrate challenging behaviour and need additional support.

·          Working with the pupils through their issues and problems, to hopefully achieve a positive attitude during the day.

·          Working alongside the teacher to monitor and track attainment progress levels. 

The successful candidate must have excellent behaviour management and prior experience working with children who require behaviour support. It would be desirable for the successful Behaviour Teaching Assistant to have prior Team Teach training, but this is not essential, as some training will be provided by the school.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with pupils and establish trust is vital. Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to supporting pupils’ needs is also essential.

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

• GCSE (Eqv. A* - C) including English and Maths

For further information about this post, please contact school on 01226 729910.

Application packs are available to download from our website:  www.josephlockeprimary.com or alternatively contact Julie Morris the Co-Headteachers PA on 01226 729910 or email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Only applications on the Council’s Job Application Form will be accepted.  CV’s alone will not be considered.

Please return your application form to Julie Morris at the school’s address, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or by email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Closing Date:   Tuesday 14^th May 2024, 4.15pm

Interviews:       Monday 20^th May 2024

Please note you will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Teaching Assistant (multiple posts)

Required from September 2024

Permanent and Temporary Posts (with the possibility of an extension to contract) 

(27 ½ hours per week, term time only, plus two inset days.

Grade 3 £14,963.33 per annum (actual)

The Governors wish to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who is willing to work with us in our journey to outstanding and support us in driving forward our school aims to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. 

The successful applicant will be committed to ensuring the highest standards in children's education by working as part of an excellent team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills. 

The applicant must be willing to work alongside children with a range of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to plan for and deliver tailored and personalised interventions that allow all children to access a high quality mainstream education, as well as supporting all children to develop socially during outdoor play. 

We are looking for someone who:

·          Can form positive and caring relationships with all children.

·          Is committed to ensuring the highest standards in children’s education by working as part of a supportive and hardworking team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.

·          Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous.

·          Has experience of working with children in all key stages.

·          Enjoys planning and leading play-based learning opportunities.

·          Has a passion for the outside classroom.

·          Motivates our children to be increasingly independent and confident as they learn and grow.

·          Possesses excellent subject knowledge of early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.

·          Has a good sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm.

The successful candidate will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development.    

Applicants are required to hold the following qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent, or hold a qualification at NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.

Application packs are available to download from our website:  www.josephlockeprimary.com or alternatively contact Julie Morris the Co-Headteachers PA on 01226 729910 or email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Closing Date:  Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Interviews:  Monday 20^th May 2024

For further information about this post, please contact school on 01226 729910.

Application packs are available to download from our website:  www.josephlockeprimary.com or alternatively contact Julie Morris the Co-Headteachers PA on 01226 729910 or email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Please return your application form to Julie Morris at the school’s address, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or by email j.morris@jlps.org.uk

Only applications on the Council’s Job Application Form will be accepted.  CV’s alone will not be considered.

 Please note you will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, medical clearance and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.