Specialist Teaching Assistant, including medical intervention (Grade 5)
Athersley South Primary
Employer: Athersley South Primary School
Location: Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP
Contract Type: 28.5 hours term time only
Contract Term: Fixed term contract until July 2027
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date for application: 9am on Tuesday 30th June 2026
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed and caring individual to join our enthusiastic and friendly Early Years team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners. The successful candidate will provide high-quality learning support across the Early Years setting and will also carry out medical interventions to support individual pupil needs.
A key responsibility of this role will be to carry out clean intermittent catheterisation. Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident and well-equipped to deliver this aspect of care.
We are looking for someone who is dedicated, reliable, and has high expectations for all children – including their progress, attainment, attitudes, and behaviour. A positive team spirit and a nurturing approach are essential, as is a genuine commitment to supporting every child to thrive.
We are looking for an individual to join our team who:
- has the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
- is passionate about learning and teaching
- is willing and able to carry out intimate medical care and intervention
- is creative, forward thinking and innovative
- will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
- has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
We can offer:
- enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve
- an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children
- a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
- a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
- professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools
Supporting Documents:
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school should they wish to do so. Applications must be made online. The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after. For any further details regarding the position, please contact the school on 01226 284223 (between 9am and 3pm) or athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk
Athersley South Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts at our school are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
In addition, in accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe In Education, as part of the shortlisting process, schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
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