SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant is needed in Sheffield and Barnsley to support pupils with additional needs. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with immediate and September starts available. Candidates will work closely with teachers and specialists to create an inclusive learning environment, adapting resources for individual needs and supporting emotional and social development.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay based on experience

Opportunities in supportive school settings

CPD and training to develop SEN knowledge

Clear pathways to permanent roles

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and external specialists.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield & Barnsley | Immediate & September Starts

Are you a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs in a rewarding new role? Schools across Sheffield and Barnsley are actively seeking SEN TAs to join their dedicated teams for immediate and September 2025 starts.

Locations: Sheffield & Barnsley

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant (EYFS, KS1, KS2, or Secondary settings available)

Start Date: ASAP & September 2025

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time | Long-Term, Short-Term or Temp-to-Perm

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language needs, SEMH)
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing attitude
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive daily pay based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities in a variety of supportive school settings
• CPD and training to develop SEN knowledge and skills
• Clear pathways to permanent roles
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs in Sheffield and Barnsley, we’d love to hear from you!

Be the support that makes all the difference – start your SEN journey today!

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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.
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