1:1 Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting agency for educational staff is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Sheffield. This role, starting in September 2025, focuses on supporting individual pupils with special educational needs in a mainstream classroom. Candidates must have relevant experience and a patient, empathetic approach. The position offers competitive daily rates and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Dedicated support from consultants

Access to local roles in welcoming schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience in one-to-one or special educational needs support.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS if not already registered.
• Full CV covering the last 10 years with gaps explained.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, 1:1 support for a pupil with special educational needs.
• Assist with classroom tasks under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Monitor the child’s progress and adapt support as needed.
• Promote independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support social interaction within the classroom.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Calm and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service

Job description

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Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £90 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils and making a difference in the classroom?

GSL Education are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing school in Sheffield. Starting in September 2025, this role is ideal for an 1:1 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping individual pupils thrive in a mainstream classroom setting.

Your Role as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant will Include:

• Providing tailored, 1:1 support for a pupil with special educational needs.
• Assisting with classroom tasks and activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Monitoring the child’s progress and adapting support as needed.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting social interaction and inclusion within the wider classroom.

To be a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will require:

• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a 1:1 or SEN support capacity.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years with any gaps clearly explained.

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Dedicated consultants to support your career journey.
• Access to a range of local roles in welcoming schools.
• Competitive daily rates.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the 1:1 Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.