SEMH Teaching Assistant, Barnsley

Academics; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Free CPD–sensory processing, positive*

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible placements across Barnsley

£75 Love2Shop for referrals

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant across Barnsley. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, adapting lessons to each learner and turning behaviour into progress with tailored strategies.

You’ll work with teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress and shape EHCPs, addressing sensory and communication needs with patience and care. Join a team that offers flexible placements across Barnsley’s specialist schools, with weekly PAYE pay, holiday pay, and ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced-Level 3 TA or equivalent in education, childcare, or health settings.
• SEN-savvy and able to adapt, connect, and inspire.
• Calm under pressure when facing challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building confidence and core skills.
• Adapt lessons, resources, and approaches to fit each learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress using tailored strategies that build self-esteem.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress and shape EHCPs.
• Meet each child where they are and help them progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

SEN awareness

Education

Level 3 TA

Job description

SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant Needed Across Barnsley - Immediate Start!

Academics Agency is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible-and we want YOU to join our team across Barnsley's most dynamic specialist schools.

This isn't just a job. It's a chance to be the reason a child smiles, succeeds, and believes in themselves.

Every day, you'll walk into classrooms where your patience, creativity, and heart will turn challenges into breakthroughs. From autism to ADHD, communication disorders to complex learning needs-you'll be the steady presence that makes learning possible.

YOUR MISSION (SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT):

• Be their champion-supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building confidence and core skills.
• Think on your feet-adapting lessons, resources, and approaches to fit each unique learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress-using positive, tailored strategies that build self-esteem and engagement.
• Collaborate like a pro-working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress and shape EHCPs.
• Embrace every challenge-from sensory sensitivities to speech delays, you'll meet each child where they are and take them further.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Qualified or experienced-Level 3 TA or equivalent experience in education, childcare, or health settings.
• SEN-savvy-you've supported children with additional needs and know how to adapt, connect, and inspire.
• Calm under pressure-patient, flexible, and solution-focused when things get tricky.
• DBS-ready-Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or happy to get one fast.
• Reference-perfect-two strong professional references ready to go.

WHAT WE GIVE YOU:

• £92.56-£110 per day (Paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, depending on experience) + Holiday pay
• Paid weekly-term-time only, temporary Monday-Friday.
• Free CPD-sensory processing, positive handling, autism-friendly practice and more.
• Flexible placements-across a range of well-regarded Barnsley's specialist schools.
• £75 Love2Shop for every friend you refer who joins us.
• Your own dedicated consultant-support from day one, every step of the way.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy