Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Barnsley

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Barnsley. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and develop their independence.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and learning needs.
• Help implement individual learning and support plans.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times and other school activities.
• Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and other professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident working one-to-one and with small groups.
• Calm and able to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• A strong communicator and effective team player.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to pupil wellbeing.
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, autism, ADHD, communication needs, behavioural needs or learning difficulties is desirable but not essential.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates and individuals looking to develop a career supporting children with additional needs.

• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• Competitive salary.
• SEN-focused training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from experienced teachers and SEN staff.
• Valuable experience working with pupils with additional needs.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives and education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.