Teaching Assistant
About this role
Primary Teaching Assistant (School Support Staff)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift St Helen's (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: St Helen's Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2PS
Position Type: Temporary | Part-Time (26 Hours/Week across 4 Days, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)
Salary: £15,901.00 – £16,411.00 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits
Key Dates: Closing Date: 11 October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing is looking for a passionate, proactive, and empathetic Primary Teaching Assistant to join our client, Lift St Helen's, on a part-time temporary basis.
Working 26 hours across 4 days per week, you will play a key role in helping primary pupils (ages 3–11) engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will support children with a range of learning needs—including SEND—in group settings and through 1:1 interventions, creating a positive environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & SEND Support: Assist pupils to access lesson content and meet their learning goals, utilizing tailored SEND strategies.
Targeted Interventions: Lead 1:1 and small group learning activities, including early literacy/phonics support.
Fostering Independence: Help children develop independent learning habits, social skills, and self-confidence.
Classroom & Teacher Support: Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, monitor pupil progress, and manage classroom behavior positively.
Flexible Support: Adapt quickly to provide support across various key stages and areas of the school as needed.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Eligibility:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or currently working towards it).
GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above).
Valid UK Right to Work (Sponsorship is not available for this role).
Experience & Knowledge:
Demonstrable experience supporting children within a primary education or early years setting.
Familiarity with phonics programs (such as Read Write Inc.) and positive behavior management techniques.
Understanding of child development principles and strategies for supporting pupils with SEND.
Core Qualities:
Excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, and a calm approach in challenging situations.
A flexible, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
About the School & Network
Lift St Helen's: Rated Good by Ofsted (January 2024), Lift St Helen's is an inclusive primary school in Barnsley serving approximately 207 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school takes pride in its nurturing environment and strong community relationships, ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially, and emotionally.
Lift Schools Network: A national trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils across the UK. Joining Lift Schools grants access to high-quality professional development, LGPS pension contributions, health support, and network benefits.