Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant in Barnsley to support children with complex needs. Responsibilities include providing tailored assistance, implementing educational targets, and fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, flexible, and possess relevant training, contributing to a rewarding educational experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Essential experience working with children with complex SEN.
• Relevant qualifications desirable; calm, patient approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEN.
• Implement EHCP targets and adapt activities.
• Support personal care and mobility where necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Calm approach

Empathy

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Team Teach training

Job description

Job Title: Full-Time Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs)
Location:Barnsley
Salary:£90 - £100 (depedning on expirence)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date:ASAP (Relevant check required before start)

Are you a passionate and resilient individual ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children with complex special educational needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This full-time role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing disorders, and physical or medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups with complex SEN

• Implement EHCP targets and adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs

• Support with personal care, feeding, and mobility where necessary

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children with complex SEN (essential)

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and learning

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach, or similar) are desirable

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunities to work closely with a multidisciplinary team

• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

If you are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to [e-mail].
Closing date:ongoing

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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