Special Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

  • Prospero Teaching
  • Barnsley, Yorkshire
  • Mar 22, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Do you have experience working with SEN/SEMH pupils?
Are you self-motivated, organised and enjoy inspiring young people?
Are you looking for a role based in the Barnsley area?
We have a role available that is likely to be what you are looking for!
are looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant based in Barnsley to work with SEN/SEMH pupils in a classroom environment, starting ASAP!

Location - Barnsley
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date - ASAP
Duration - Ongoing
Contract type - Long-Term
Full time/part time - Full time
Rate of Pay - GBP95 - GBP115 per day (dependant on experience)
Hours 8:30 am 3:30pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:
Support and scaffold children in the classroom.
Prepare resources with the teacher.
Work effectively in Partnership with other professionals and parents/carers.
Able to adapt practice to support the varied needs of children.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
At least Level 2 trained
GCSE English and Maths grade C

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references