Job Description

Teaching Assistant - KS4

Barnsley | Secondary Schools | Supply & Long-Term Opportunities

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work with KS4 students across a range of secondary schools in Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals looking for flexible supply work or longer-term placements within supportive school environments.

The Role

As a KS4 Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students in Key Stage 4 (GCSE level), working closely with class teachers and SEN teams to help pupils achieve their full potential. Roles may include 1:1 support, small group intervention, or general classroom assistance.

Why Work on Supply with Tradewind Recruitment?

Working as a supply Teaching Assistant in Barnsley offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible working - choose the days and schools that suit your lifestyle

  • Work-life balance - ideal for parents, students, or those returning to education

  • Variety of experience - work across different secondary schools and settings

  • Pathway to permanent roles - many supply roles lead to long-term or permanent positions

  • Weekly pay with competitive rates

  • Dedicated consultant support from a specialist education recruitment agency

Supply work is a great way to build experience in KS4, explore different school cultures, and develop your classroom skills without the pressure of a permanent contract.

Requirements

  • Experience working with secondary-aged students (KS3/KS4)

  • A genuine passion for supporting young people in education

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Right to work in the UK

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in Teaching Assistant jobs in Barnsley and South Yorkshire. We work closely with local secondary schools and pride ourselves on matching the right staff to the right roles.

When you work with Tradewind, you benefit from:

  • Access to free CPD and training courses

  • A strong local presence and long-standing school partnerships

  • Honest, transparent advice and career guidance

Apply Today

If you're looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Barnsley, particularly KS4 supply roles in secondary schools, apply today with Tradewind Recruitment. Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information please Contact Ben Pearne on 01142870650 or email benjamin.pearne@twrecruitment.com.

Tradewind Recruitment - Because Education Matters!