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SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

Teaching Personnel • Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
5 days ago
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Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and experienced SEN Specialist Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs across a range of primary and secondary schools in Barnsley.

Whether you're an experienced SEN professional or have transferable experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we have flexible opportunities available from September, including day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and permanent roles.

The Role

As an SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
  • Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
  • Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interactions.
  • Promote positive behaviour using consistent and supportive strategies.
  • Monitor and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback to teaching staff.

We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, either in schools or similar settings.
  • A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to individual pupil needs.
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

  • Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
  • Flexible work to suit your availability.
  • Opportunities across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Barnsley.
  • Long-term, short-term, and permanent positions available.
  • Free and discounted CPD through the Teaching Personnel Academy, including specialist SEND training.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placements.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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