Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism?
Are you looking for a rewarding, long-term role where you can make a real difference every day?

NextGen Teachers is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the outstanding team at a Specialist School in Barnsley.

This is a full-time / permanent contract starting ideally as soon as possible and will be working term-time only fro Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm).

About the Role

As a SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced teachers and support staff to provide individualised support to pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH challenges.

You will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported

• Provide one-to-one and small group support in and outside the classroom

• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and self-confidence

• Support teachers in delivering creative and engaging lessons

• Promote inclusion, independence, and a love of learning

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH (school, youth work, or care background welcome)

• Calm, patient, and resilient with a genuine desire to help young people succeed

• A team player with excellent communication and empathy skills

• Ideally qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

• Committed to a full-time, permanent role in a nurturing SEN environment

• In possession of (or willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS certificate

Apply Today!

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEN and SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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