The Governors wish to appoint two caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants who are 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 applicants 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 applicants 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 candidates will have the children at the heart of everything they do and a passion for continued professional development. Applicants must hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, together with a relevant Level 3 qualification (ie NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
Application packs are available from school by contacting Julie Morris j.morris@jlps.org.uk or can be downloaded from our website: www.josephlockeprimary.com.
Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 4pm Interviews: Friday 25th September 2026
Completed application forms should be sent to Julie Morris at the school's address: Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL, or via email at j.morris@jlps.org.uk.
The Governing Body of our popular town-centre school is looking to appoint an apprentice to work and train in our growing environment.
You will:
• Aim to develop your skills under the guidance of school staff
• Be committed to undertaking a relevant course of study ie. Level 3 in a Teaching Assistant qualification
• Have a positive approach to working with children
• Have a thirst for extending learning to outdoor settings
• Be prepared to work indoors / outdoors in order to support all aspects of children’s’ learning
• Have a desire to work as part of a hard-working team • Be able to work efficiently and independently
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives
• Make a positive contribution to the values of our school
• Encourage our children to achieve their potential
• Support the vision of high expectations of behaviour
We will offer:
• An outstanding level of support through effective mentoring
• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations
• Opportunity to work in purpose built classrooms, with the latest technology and exciting outdoor learning spaces
• Pupils who are motivated, friendly and excited by their learning
• A committed, cohesive, enthusiastic & supportive school team that firmly believes, ‘Every Child Matters’.
This post is suitable for school leavers / college leavers.
Study release to Barnsley College will be arranged as required
Applicants should be aware that they will need to commit to attending Barnsley College, completion of coursework etc out of working hours, although some time during working hours will also be allocated for personal development. Please contact Julie Morris, Headteacher’s PA, for an application pack (also on our website)
Closing date: Monday 21st September, 4pm
Interview date – Friday 25th September.
References will be sought prior to interview and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Joseph Locke Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
School Meals Supervisory Assistant - Relief (multiple posts)
Grade 1: £12.26 per hour
Hours: Relief, as and when required.
Start/finish time: 12 noon - 1.30pm Monday to Friday.
To start: As soon as possible.
We are looking to appoint to our already successful SMSA team. For this post, you will have experience of working with, or looking after, children from the ages of 3 to 11 year old.
You will have good verbal and communication skills and the ability to encourage the children in constructive and co-operative play. You will be required to supervise children in Nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 over the lunchtime period, in addition to working with children inside and outside the building, organising games, activities and the one-to-one supervision of children with special educational needs.
Responsibilities will include:
Applicants must have experience of looking after or working with children between the ages of 3 and 11, you must be hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.
The application form and application pack is available from, and returnable to, Miss Julie Morris, PA to Co-Headteachers, Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or j.morris@jlps.org.uk Please call 01226 729910 if you require any further details about the application process.
Application packs are also available from our website www.josephlockeprimary.com
Please note for this post you must complete the council’s job application form. Unfortunately, CV’s alone are not accepted.
Please note, for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
All candidates invited for interview will be subject to online checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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 candidates selected for interview will be subject to online checks.
