TeacherActive are looking for Teaching Assistants with SEN / SEMH experience to work in our Barnsley schools. We work closely with multiple schools in Barnsley that support children who have various different additional learning needs ranging from mild to more severe. These schools offer support and education to students of different ages, both primary and secondary ages, with one of our schools even catering for EYFS and Post-16. 

As a teaching assistant your responsibilities will include assisting the teacher with lessons, working 1:1 with SEN students who have complex needs and creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. We build great relationships with our schools and support staff so we can find the best placements for you. We are looking for SEN TA / SEN Teaching Assistant to cover day to day, short-term and long-term placements supporting children with their education. This is a great chance to gain an abundance of experience to add to your profile and keep everyday exciting.

The ideal SEN TA / SEN Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 2/ 3 in a relevant qualification and/or experience in a care, support work or school environment
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

TeacherActive will offer a successful SEN TA/ SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A great rate of pay
• The opportunity to choose when you want to work or take holidays
• An unrivalled service from a dedicated team of SEND consultants with years of experience and knowledge of the industry
• The opportunity to make genuine difference in young people's lives
• An amazing “refer a friend” scheme *T&C’s apply*

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you feel that you are the right SEN TA / SEN Teaching Assistant, please click apply or contact EMMA on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.