Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley (S70, S71)
Pay rate: £460 - £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day supply
Can you support children with additional needs to reach their full potential?
GSL Education are searching for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs in schools across Barnsley, including the S70 and S71 areas.
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
- Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
- Support pupils’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Join as a committed SEN Teaching Assistant and help transform the educational experience of pupils across Barnsley.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.comfor more information.