SEN Teaching Assistant – Barnsley and Sheffield
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Barnsley and Sheffield? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a supportive school environment, helping students thrive academically and personally.
Location: Barnsley and Sheffield
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
⏳ Start Date: Immediate & September Start Dates Available
⏰ Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support, ensuring they have access to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Supporting students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
✔️ Assisting the class teacher in delivering adapted lessons.
✔️ Providing one-on-one and small group interventions.
✔️ Encouraging student confidence, independence, and engagement.
✔️ Helping to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
✔️ Promoting a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Requirements:
Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred).
Experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential).
Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow individual support plans.
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies (training available).
What We Offer:
✅ Competitive salary based on experience.
✅ Immediate start and long-term opportunities.
✅ Supportive school environment with ongoing training.
✅ Career development and progression opportunities.
Apply Now!
If you’re a SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in Barnsley and Sheffield, we’d love to hear from you!
Join our team and help empower students with SEN to reach their full potential!
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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