Senior SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible 1:1 Support

Randstad Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated South Yorkshire consultant

Candidate app discounts & wellbeing

Job summary

Randstad Education Barnsley is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible supply roles across Barnsley schools. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, or SEMH challenges.

These positions include short-term, long-term, and day-to-day supply work, with ongoing training and competitive pay. DBS checks and right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs in UK schools or settings.
• Familiar with visual timetables, sensory breaks, PECS, or Makaton.
• Ability to tailor learning tasks to individual education plans (IEPs).
• DBS enhanced check readiness or current clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with learning tasks aligned to IEPs.
• Support emotional regulation and use de-escalation techniques.
• Work across Barnsley schools on a supply basis.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

De-escalation

Makaton/PECS

DBS readiness

Job description

Randstad Education Barnsley is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible supply roles across Barnsley schools. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, or SEMH challenges.

These positions include short-term, long-term, and day-to-day supply work, with ongoing training and competitive pay. DBS checks and right to work in the UK required.