SEN Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

Are you a compassionate, resilient support professional ready to make a tangible difference in a child's daily learning journey?

Do you want to work in a Barnsley primary school that celebrates every small step of pupil progress?

Are you searching for a stable, full-time classroom support role starting this September?

Partnering with Randstad Education Leeds provides tailored guidance and support to assist you in navigating your next career step in local schools across South Yorkshire. Situated near central Barnsley, this welcoming primary school is celebrated for its nurturing pastoral care and dedicated SEND provision. The school provides modern sensory resources, structured learning environments, and a supportive team framework where support staff are truly valued.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with diverse needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, or SEMH.

• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) in close collaboration with the class teacher and SENDCo.

• Assist in adapting classroom resources and sensory tools to make learning fully accessible.

• Support emotional regulation, social communication, and confidence through positive reinforcement.

• Assist with pupil supervision during movement transitions, break times, and sensory breaks.

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) in school or care settings.

• A patient, warm, and highly adaptable approach to managing varied sensory and behavioral needs.

• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics).

• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork.

• Eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship

• Competitive weekly pay rates processed via transparent PAYE payroll.

• A dedicated consultant specialising in South Yorkshire TA placements to support your journey.

• Free continuous professional development (CPD) courses, including Team Teach and Safeguarding modules.

• Exclusive app access to everyday lifestyle savings on supermarkets, high-street shopping, and dining.

• A generous £300 refer-a-friend voucher scheme (subject to terms and conditions).

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BEd,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4