Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant needed in Barnsley

ASAP Start

£84 -  £95 per day

Are you looking for a new, fulfilling and challenging role? Look no further!

TeacherActive is actively recruiting for a SEND Academy that is looking for an experienced Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant to join them on a full-time and ongoing basis!

The school provides support for students aged between 5-16 years who have been diagnosed with SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). You will be able to engage pupils that have become disengaged from Education and encourage and offer them support and guidance, on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Your role will be supporting the pupils, by establishing strong relationships, acting as a role model, attending to all pupil's needs, supervising and ensuring safety. You will work closely with the teacher to ensure the academic and personal growth of children throughout the school day.

This multifaceted position encompasses various responsibilities, such as:

• Setting up the classroom for lessons
• Assisting students with reading and comprehension
• Providing additional support to those who require it
• Preparing educational materials and resources
• Maintaining accurate records of student progress and activities
• Taking initiative in organizing and leading specific activities and sessions to enhance learning opportunities

In return the successful Behavioural Support Assistant will receive:

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference
• FREE online CPD access via MyProgression
• A great rate of pay
• Fantastic prospects of further long-term work in different settings for the right Teaching Assistant
• A high level of support provided by your dedicated and experienced consultant
• Possible opportunities for a permanent role

All 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 think that you are the right Behavioural Support Assistant for this position, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (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.