SEND Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) – 1:1 Support, Term Time

Barnsley; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Athersley South Primary invites applications for a SEND Teaching Assistant (Grade 3). The role is 28.5 hours per week during term time, fixed term until July 2027, starting January 2027.

The successful candidate will support SEND pupils on a 1:1 basis and work as part of a friendly school team, with safeguarding and ongoing professional development emphasised. Applicants should have school-age experience, Level 2 English and Maths, and be willing to undertake first aid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children in a school setting.
• Experience with children with SEND is desirable, especially complex communication needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with SEND children on a 1:1 basis.
• Support learning activities and use basic technology to aid teaching.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and resource individual pupils.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Willingness to train

ICT skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Basic educational technology

Job description

Athersley South Primary invites applications for a SEND Teaching Assistant (Grade 3). The role is 28.5 hours per week during term time, fixed term until July 2027, starting January 2027.

The successful candidate will support SEND pupils on a 1:1 basis and work as part of a friendly school team, with safeguarding and ongoing professional development emphasised. Applicants should have school-age experience, Level 2 English and Maths, and be willing to undertake first aid training.