We have special and unique learning communities that are proud to serve the village of Monk Bretton and surrounding areas. Our staff commute not just from Barnsley, but from Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield and beyond.
Within close proximity of Meadstead Primary Academy and Shafton Primary Academy who are also part of our 'Remarkable' Academy Trust. We help and support each other and draw from shared expertise.
St Helen's Primary Academy is thrilled to be seeking an additional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our recently Ofsted graded GOOD school at St Helen's Primary Academy. At St Helen's we are proud that our children have positive attitudes to learning, we deliver supportive leadership, and tailored professional learning opportunities. We are entering an exciting time for our school and now is a great time to join the fabulous and friendly team here at St Helens.
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is creative, fun-loving and experimental, who will be dedicated to our Academy and our children. This particular role will focus on covering lessons (preplanned) throughout the whole school to support with PPA and other areas of need. We value highly motivated and determined professionals who will make a real difference, creating opportunities to instill the skills children need to go on to lead a remarkable life.
Skills and experience we are seeking:
- Experience in a Primary education setting
- Experience of delivering bespoke 1:1 and small group sessions to children within a range of abilities
- Able to cover prepared teaching lessons to full class sizes
- Passionate about providing excellent education to all learners within the school
- If you feel that you have the skills to make a difference in this role, we would love to hear from you.
We highly recommend that you come and visit St Helen's to see our inclusive and family based ethos in practice. Please call the main office on to arrange a visit
About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
The role is due to commence: September 2024
Closing date: 13th May
Fixed term end date: 31.08.25
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.