Special needs teaching assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
The Role
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils across the school, working on a 1:1 and small-group basis. You will support learning, emotional wellbeing, communication and positive behaviour while working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.
The Ideal Candidate- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Confident supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs
- Patient, caring and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Able to adapt support to meet individual needs
- Reliable, proactive and committed to inclusive education
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated consultant support
- Access to free CPD and training through Prospero Learning
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- A wide range of education roles across South Yorkshire.
Location:
Barnsley
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract:
Full-time
Start Date:
ASAP
Pay:
Competitive, dependent on experience
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