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Teaching Assistant required in Barnsley (SEMH: Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

Are you looking for a job that allows you support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties?
Do you want to be able to boost students' self-esteem and independence?
Do you step up to a challenge and go the extra mile for young people? 
TeacherActive are looking for SEMH TA / SEN Teaching Assistant in Barnsley to have the opportunity to work in a specialist school that caters for young people who have cognitive, learning, communication, interaction and sensory needs. 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 SEMH 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 SEMH 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

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 SEMH TA / SEN Teaching Assistant, please click apply or contact EMMA on (phone number removed) or email 

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