SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support students with special educational needs in Barnsley from September 2025. The ideal candidate should have a passion for SEN education, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive school environments

Ethical recruitment agency

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist in delivering personalised lessons and activities.
• Support students' academic, emotional, and social development.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of national curriculum

Creative teaching methods

Passion for supporting SEN students

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

Make a Real Difference in the Lives of SEN Students

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school community in Barnsley. If you're passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and want to start making an impact from September, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
• Assist in delivering personalised lessons and activities tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support students’ academic, emotional, and social development through positive reinforcement.
• Help with personal care needs, ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to monitor and track student progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student independence.

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Understanding of the national curriculum and SEN support strategies.
• Ability to use creative and engaging teaching methods.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for supporting SEN students.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education).

Why Join GSL Education?

• September start – begin making a difference from day one.
• Flexible working options – part-time or full-time roles available.
• Supportive school environments that value your SEN expertise.
• Ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

Interested?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.