Job Description

Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary Academy

Post: Teaching Assistant

Contract term: Permanent

Start Date: 1

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September 2025

Salary Details: Grade 2

Hours Per Week: 30 hrs

The Governing Body at Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, enthusiastic teaching assistant.


We are looking for an individual who:


Is motivated and passionate about teaching with high expectations of attainment for all

Is an outstanding classroom practitioner

Has a commitment to raising standards Is a strong role model with effective communication and interpersonal skills

Is a good team player


In return we can offer you:


A successful and vibrant school

Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

Dedicated, friendly and experienced staff

A supportive governing body, parents and community


Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the headteacher Steve Silverwood s.silverwood@smat.org.uk


Application Form







Completed applications should be e-mailed tolisa.smith@smat.org.uk with the subject heading of the email being the school name and post title.


The closing date for all applications is:

02/06/2025 NOON

This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to complete a self-disclosure form.

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Personal e-mail addresses i.e. Hotmail; Gmail; even if from a former manager/employer are not acceptable. Applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.

St Mary's Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please click on the following link -

https://documents.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk/policies/Safeguarding%20Policy%20Draft.pdf

To view our

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy

please

click on the following link -

https://documents.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk/policies/Recruitment%20of%20Ex-Offenders%20Policy.pdf

St Mary's Academy Trust welcomes applications from both genders and is committed to equal opportunities.

Any personal data collated will only be used for the purpose for which it is intended i.e the selection process and where required to carry out pre-employment checks, your data will be shared only with the recruitment panel, the data will be stored securely. If you are the successful candidate, your data will form part of your personal file. If you are unsuccessful your data will be retained and destroyed securely in 6 months.



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