Primary TA (SEND)

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Education, SEND, Learning Support
Start Date: To be confirmed

SEND Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Barnsley, South YorkshireAre you a passionate, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in Barnsley?

We are currently recruiting for a committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join a school in Barnsley, supporting pupils across both the mainstream classroom and the school’s specialist learning hub.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker who enjoys working with children with additional needs and can adapt their approach to support pupils in different learning environments.

The successful candidate will help pupils access learning in the classroom while also providing support within the hub, where a more tailored and structured approach may be required to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities – SEND Teaching Assistant

• Provide classroom support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Work across both the mainstream classroom and the school’s specialist hub.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs, helping them engage with lessons and educational activities.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities and adapt resources to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and positive behaviour.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SEND team and other support staff to promote pupil progress.
• Provide consistent support to help pupils manage transitions between the classroom and hub.
• Follow individual support plans and school policies to ensure pupils receive appropriate assistance.

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will ideally:

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Be confident adapting your approach to different learning environments and pupil needs.
• Have a patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children.
• Possess strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Be confident promoting positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Be flexible and comfortable working across classroom and specialist hub settings.
• Be passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or additional learning difficulties would be advantageous.
What Does This SEND TA Role Offer?

• A full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity in Barnsley.
• Experience working across both classroom and specialist hub provision.
• The opportunity to develop your SEND and behaviour support skills.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils’ educational and personal development.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with an established school team.

Apply Today – SEND Teaching Assistant Jobs in BarnsleyIf you are searching for SEND Teaching Assistant jobs in Barnsley, full-time Teaching Assistant vacancies, Learning Support Assistant roles or school-based SEND support opportunities in South Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you.

This role would suit someone with experience in mainstream primary or secondary education, specialist SEND settings, alternative provision or a school hub environment.

Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV to be considered for this full-time SEND Teaching Assistant vacancy in Barnsley.

Take the next step in your education career and help provide the support children need to learn, develop and thrive.

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