Teaching Assistant (Barnsley)

Academic Appointments; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Barnsley seeks enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistants to positively impact students excluded from mainstream schools. Successful candidates will support at-risk children, employing patience and effective behaviour management strategies while aiding their educational progression.

Benefits

Gain experience across various educational establishments

Access to specialist divisions for tailored opportunities

‘Recommend a friend’ scheme

Re-registration bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in alternative education settings.
• Educational qualifications including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Patience and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Prepare educational resources and lead group work.
• Manage behaviour using Team Teach strategies.

Skills

Experience in educational setting

Working with students with challenging behaviour

Confident and caring personality

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We are working in partnership with a Barnsley alternative provision unit, which is looking for talented, creative, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as positive role models for students who have been excluded from mainstream school settings.

Our SEMH Teaching Assistants have the opportunity to make a positive impact on some of the most at-risk children in the area and support their progression to the next stages of their education.

Who are we looking for?

A successful candidate would:

• Have experience in an educational setting, either in mainstream schools or other alternative provisions.
• Have a history of working with students with challenging behaviour.
• Possess a confident, caring, and assertive personality.
• Be educated with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or be working towards it.

What to expect?

• Working in these settings requires patience, confidence, and a caring attitude, as many students have social, emotional, and mental health challenges that need managing.
• Many students may struggle to display emotions productively; therefore, Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies will often be used.
• Many children have low self-esteem and will need positive reinforcement when they display good behaviour.
• Leading small and whole class group work.
• Preparing resources.
• Completing records.
• Listening to children read.

Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments:

• Gain experience across a wide range of educational establishments.
• Access to specialist divisions tailored to your needs: Permanent, Auxiliary, Tuition & Intervention, Special Educational Needs, Short- and Long-Term Supply.

What we need from you:

• Availability for full-time employment.
• Two references.
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate on the update service.

If the Teaching Assistant role is suitable for you, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact [emailprotected] or 01143991120 for more details.

Rate of pay depends on current grade, experience, and payroll method.

We offer a ‘recommend a friend’ scheme and re-registration bonus.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, are available on our website.

Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business.