SEN TA - Barnsley

Randstad · Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

SEN TA - Barnsley at Randstad, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
5 Nov 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference PR-1553438

About the role

Do you have a genuine dedication to making a difference for pupils with additional educational needs?

Are you looking for flexible SEN supply work across Barnsley schools?

Want to join a leading education agency offering continuous training and great pay?

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate, resilient, and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants for short-term, long-term, and day-to-day supply roles in Barnsley. You will be working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, or Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.


Key Requirements
  • UK SEN Experience: Hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs within a UK school, specialist provision, or care/youth setting.

  • Specialist Strategies: Experience in using visual timetables, sensory breaks, PECS, Makaton, or de-escalation techniques is highly advantageous.

  • Adaptable Approach: A patient, calm, and proactive nature to support emotional regulation and tailor learning tasks to individual education plans (IEPs).

  • DBS & Vetting: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to undertake one).

  • Work Authorisation: Full right to work in the UK.


Why Work with Randstad?
  • Top Market Pay Rates: Highly competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE with no hidden umbrella fees.

  • Tailored Support: Personalised advice and placement management from your dedicated South Yorkshire recruitment consultant.

  • Lifestyle Perks: Exclusive access to our candidate app featuring high-street discounts, supermarket savings, and wellbeing resources.

  • Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Receive £300 in vouchers when you refer another qualified candidate who works with us.


What Happens Next?
  1. Apply: Send across your up-to-date CV highlighting your SEN background.

  2. Consultation Call: Kieran will arrange a brief phone call to run through your experience, specialist skills, and preferences.

  3. Compliance & Clearance: We quickly process your references, DBS checks, and safeguarding checks.

  4. Start Working: We match you with suitable SEN supply roles in local Barnsley primary, secondary, or special schools!

To apply or learn more you can contact me on the details below.

Email: [email removed]

Phone: [phone removed].


experience

Teaching


skills

experience with learning difficulties


qualifications

CACHE level 2 or 3

Reference: PR-1553438 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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