Hays Education is proud to be one of Barnsley's leading education recruitment agencies. We're partnering with local primary schools to meet the growing demand for passionate and reliable Teaching Assistants. If you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
🧠 Your RoleWe offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities across a variety of schools. As a supply Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils in ways that suit your strengths-whether that's:
Supporting the whole class alongside the teacher
Leading small group sessions to boost core skills like reading
Providing 1:1 support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Every day is different, and your adaptability will help you thrive in diverse school environments.
✅ What We're Looking ForWe welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds. You'll need:
At least 20 days' experience working with primary-aged children in the last 2 years (e.g. in schools, youth groups, sports coaching)
Eligibility to work in the UK
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
Ideally, a relevant qualification-but this isn't essential.
A good understanding of the English National Curriculum
🎁 What You'll Receive
Competitive daily pay plus holiday entitlement
Free safeguarding training and access to well-being resources
Personalised CV and interview support
Access to the Hays app for timesheets, holiday booking, and training
A dedicated consultant available Monday to Friday from 7:00am🚀 Ready to Apply?Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV, or contact Mia and the Education Team on (phone number removed) for a friendly chat. If this role isn't quite right, we're happy to explore other opportunities that match your goals.
🎉 Refer a Friend - Get £250 in Vouchers!Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer a Primary Teacher to Hays and receive £250 in high street vouchers when they start working with us. Terms and conditions apply.Would you like me to tailor this further for a specific platform-like Indeed, LinkedIn, or your own website? Or we can work on a version that's even more inclusive or designed to attract career changers.
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Salary description
£80.00 - £110.00 per day