SEN Teaching Assistant, Barnsley

Academics Ltd; South Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 20 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

CPD courses

Résumé du poste

Academics Ltd in Barnsley is seeking Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to join our team. Start ASAP across Barnsley’s specialist schools, supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with autism, ADHD, and other needs. Competitive PAYE daily rate, weekly pay, and free CPD opportunities.

You'll collaborate with teachers and families to track progress, adapt lessons, and help pupils unlock learning potential. DBS-ready or easily obtained. Apply today to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA or equivalent experience in education, childcare, or health settings.
• SEN-savvy: experience supporting children with additional needs and adapting to inspire.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain quickly.
• Two strong professional references ready to go.

Responsabilités

• Be their champion—support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building confidence and core skills.
• Think on your feet—adapt lessons, resources, and approaches to fit each unique learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress with positive, tailored strategies that build self-esteem and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress and shape EHCPs.
• Embrace every challenge and meet each child where they are and take them further.

Connaissances

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Communication

Formation

Level 3 TA or equivalent

Description du poste

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants Needed Across Barnsley - Start ASAP!

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

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

Every day, you'll step into classrooms where your patience, creativity, and heart 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 - support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building confidence and core skills.
• Think on your feet - adapt lessons, resources, and approaches to fit each unique learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress - use positive, tailored strategies that build self-esteem and engagement.
• Collaborate like a pro - work 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 Doncaster 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.

THE COUNTDOWN TO SEPTEMBER IS ON.

Spaces are filling fast - and we need people who are ready to step up, stand out, and make a lasting impact.

If that's you - don't wait.

Get in touch with Charlotta today:

01302 294522
[e-mail]

Academics – where passion meets purpose, and every child gets the chance to shine.

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