Relief Learning Assistant

Overview

Position reference: /  - 780081

Directorate: Growth and Sustainability |
Service: Culture & Visitor Economy

Salary: £13.26 per hour / £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Relief, as and when required

Hours per week: variable and may include evening and weekend work

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you; please get in touch.

Closing date: 02/02/2026 at 23:59

Language: The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

Security: This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check. This does not supersede the DBS check;
Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with assurance as to the integrity and reliability of applicants.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and cannot sponsor visas for skilled or temporary migrant workers.

Pensions regulations may affect pension entitlements if you return to local government service. Seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority if you are in receipt of a pension.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference. We are an award-winning council and one of the borough’s largest employers, supporting around 243,000 people. We offer benefits and rewards to support you to thrive, including flexible working, employee discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities for training and development. Barnsley Museums is a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England.

There’s a lot happening in our thriving borough. Join our Culture & Visitor Economy team to help make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

About the post: Relief Learning Assistants, Barnsley Museums. Salary:
Grade 3.

Location:

Barnsley Museums Venues, South Yorkshire, and other community venues. Status:
Relief basis – work as and when required.

We recruit to support delivery of learning programmes to schools, families and communities, increasing engagement with museums, collections, and audiences. You will work with schools, Early Years Foundation Stage, families and community groups, and we welcome applicants with experience delivering schools activities and working with primary school students or delivering family community workshops.

Every day you’ll contribute to our strategic vision for the Museums and ensure high standards for community engagement.

To join us, you’ll need a Level 1 qualification and proven experience in an educational environment. You’ll be comfortable working with diverse audiences, have knowledge of working with children and young people, be organized, and have strong communication skills.

We value honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and pride in our work. We support development with training and flexible learning options to help you grow. Barnsley Museums seeks to remove barriers and promote equality of opportunity for all.

You can find more about accessibility on our website:

Apply now to achieve your ambitions and help our communities. For more information about Barnsley Museums, visit  Access information is available at  If you have questions about the role, email  This post requires an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB).

Please note:

We welcome applicants with past convictions. CVs are not accepted for this role. We are committed to inclusive hiring and provide support for flexible working arrangements, including caring responsibilities. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity.