Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Are you a Teaching Assistant in the Barnsley area and looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking for flexibility and the opportunity to experience different school settings alongside a better work/life balance? Trust Education are a dedicated and supportive team who offer a friendly, personable service with collectively over 40+ years of experience within the education sector. We aim to match your Primary Teaching Assistant skills and support style with our amazing partner schools. Key Responsibilities * Support teaching and learning in the classroom and with small groups or individual pupils. * Assist pupils' academic, social, and emotional development. * Help prepare and organise learning resources and classroom activities. * Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. * Support pupils with additional learning or SEND needs as required. * Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff. * Supervise pupils during lessons, breaks, trips, and school activities. * Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times. * Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents/carers where appropriate. * Contribute positively to the wider life of the school. Person Specification * Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting. * Good English and Maths skills. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills. * Patient, caring, and able to engage and support pupils. * Organised, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team. * Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing. Desirable * Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training. * Experience supporting pupils with SEND. * Knowledge of the primary curriculum. * Experience delivering interventions or small-group support. * First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training). * Commitment to ongoing professional development. Additional Information * The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check