Primary SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Support Worker to join partnered schools in Barnsley. You’ll support pupils with additional needs, help with learning activities and personal care, and promote an inclusive classroom. The role offers ongoing, long-term placement with weekly PAYE payment and supportive consultant guidance.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEND, patient and reliable approach, and strong teamwork. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Patient, caring, reliable approach.
• Confidence supporting learning and personal care needs.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and equality.
• Strong communication and a team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND during lessons and structured activities.
• Assist with personal care needs where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Team player

Communication

Inclusion

Job description

SEND Support Worker
Location:Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Pay:£92.63 – £100 per day
Start:ASAP
Contract:Ongoing

Are you someone who makes a real difference just by being you? Calm, patient, and brilliant at building trust? We’re working with welcoming schools in Barnsley who are looking for dedicated SEND Support Workers to support pupils with additional needs and help them thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

The role
As a SEND Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in a pupil’s day-to-day learning and development. You’ll support students with their learning activities, provide personal care where required, and encourage independence every step of the way. No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

You’ll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams to create an inclusive, supportive environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and confident to be themselves.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND during lessons and structured activities
• Assisting with personal care needs sensitively and respectfully, where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Helping create a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• A patient, caring, and reliable approach
• Confidence supporting learning and personal care needs
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and equality
• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Ongoing, long-term opportunities
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Friendly, dedicated consultant support
• Roles that genuinely value support staff

At Protocol Education, we’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.