Teaching Assistant at Waterton Newstead Academy

 Job Reference: #EDV/2026/WNA/81049

Location: Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NA  

Contract Type: Permanent 

Contract Term: Part-Time  

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5-6 £22,269 – £22,623 (FTE £26,427-£26,847) plus SEN allowance 

Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week plus 2 inset days  

About this Role

We are delighted to be looking to appoint a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the staff team at Newstead Academy. 

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need. 

The whole staff team, work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: Midday, Mon 23rd Nov, 2026

 Interview Date(s): Wednesday 25th November 2026

For further information please visit: 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149725/EDV-2026-WNA-81049

Waterton Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Waterton Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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