SEN Teaching Assistant, Barnsley

Academics; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 20,295; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday entitlements

CPD opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Love2Shop voucher

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Academics Agency is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our bank across Barnsley’s specialist provisions. You will provide in-class support for pupils with autism, ADHD, and other needs, delivering focused interventions and aiding communication and social development.

With a minimum Level 3 TA qualification and an active Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), you will collaborate with teaching staff, monitor progress, and help with EHCP reviews across multiple settings.

Qualifications

• Provide in-class support to pupils with SEN including autism, ADHD.
• Run focused one-to-one and small-group interventions to reinforce core skills.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to adapt materials per learner profile.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Support pupils with sensory needs and communication delays.
• Collaborate with SENCO and staff on lesson delivery.

Skills

SEN support experience

Intervention session delivery

Differentiation strategies

Communication with SENCO

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

Assistive technologies

Visual supports

Job description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Base: Barnsley - Across Multiple Specialist School Settings

Contract Type: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Monday-Friday)

Pay Range: £92.56 - £110 per day (holiday pay included)

Increased rates may be offered depending on experience, additional qualifications, and individual school budgets.

Agency: Academics

Understand. Respond. Grow.

Academics Agency is searching for compassionate, resourceful SEN Teaching Assistants to join our bank of staff working across Barnsley's diverse specialist provisions.

What Your Role Will Involve:

• Providing responsive, in-class assistance to pupils with a wide spectrum of SEN, including autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and communication disorders.


• Running focused intervention sessions-both one-to-one and in small groups-to reinforce core academic skills, social understanding, and emotional regulation.


• Implementing tailored behaviour guidance techniques that encourage positive choices, self-esteem, and active participation.


• Collaborating closely with classroom teachers to modify lesson materials, resources, and delivery methods according to each learner's unique profile.


• Offering additional support for pupils with sensory sensitivities, physical accessibility needs, or speech and language delays.


• Playing an active part in monitoring pupil progress, contributing to EHCP reviews, and sharing observations with the SENCO and wider professional network.

Who We Are Looking For:

• A minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or substantial equivalent experience within education, childcare, or health-related settings.


• Demonstrable experience supporting children or young adults with SEN-whether in schools, residential homes, or community programmes.


• Sound familiarity with differentiation strategies, visual supports, and assistive technologies.


• Outstanding interpersonal abilities, combined with a patient, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset.


• An active Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one promptly.


• Two satisfactory professional references, covering your most recent roles.

What Academics Can Offer You:

• Competitive daily earnings, paid weekly with all holiday entitlements included.


• Free CPD opportunities-covering topics such as sensory processing, positive handling, and autism-friendly practice.


• Flexible working patterns across a selection of well-regarded specialist schools in and around Barnsley.


• A £75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral you make to our team.


• A dedicated consultant who will guide you through placement matching, onboarding, and ongoing support.