SEND Teaching Assistant — Career Growth (Grade 2/4)

Greenacre School; Gilroyd; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression within TA grades

Term-time hours holiday balance

Training and trust benefits

Job summary

Greenacre School is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3–19 with SEN at our Barnsley site. You will work under a teacher to aid academic and personal development, including 1:1 and group support, classroom preparation and progress documentation.

We offer clear progression within the TA grades, term-time hours with generous holiday time, and strong staff development through Wellspring Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or good numeracy and literacy
• Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships
• Patience, understanding, a willingness to learn and the drive to help our pupils thrive

Responsibilities

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
• Helping those who need extra support - 1:1 and group work
• Completing pupils record plans
• Personal care
• Observe and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team on their development
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop individual education plans for students requiring additional support
• Help manage classroom behaviour by implementing strategies that promote positive interactions among students.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English

SEN / SEND experience or interest

Relating to children and building safe

Patience and willingness to learn

Education

NVQ L3 qualification

Job description

Greenacre School is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3–19 with SEN at our Barnsley site. You will work under a teacher to aid academic and personal development, including 1:1 and group support, classroom preparation and progress documentation.

We offer clear progression within the TA grades, term-time hours with generous holiday time, and strong staff development through Wellspring Academy Trust.