Teaching Assistant

Are you enthusiastic about supporting special needs students for academic and developmental success?

Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding role where you can develop your classroom skills?

If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you. We at Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a confident Teaching Assistant to work within a friendly secondary schools based in Barnsley. The successful candidate will be working with a range of students, supporting their needs alongside class teachers to ensure a positive learning environment.

No direct experience is necessary. However this role is perfectly suited to those with experience working in support work. We are just looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about education as well as patient and understanding with Special Educational Needs or SEHM issues. Moving and Handling training would also be beneficial. 

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant include but aren’t limited to:

-          Managing and supporting children with moderate to severe learning difficulties 

-          Ensuring pupils stay on task by managing disruptive behaviour.

-          Providing support to children on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting.

-          Safeguarding children.

-          Assisting the teacher in planning engaging lessons for the class in line with school policies

-          Liaising with the class teacher and other support staff to provide the best support.

All applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service and at least two references from former employers.

Wage – £80-£90 per day

If you’re ready to make a difference within SEN schools, we want to hear from you. Attach your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch!

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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