Classroom Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a full-time Classroom Support Assistant to work with SEND pupils aged 16 to 18 in Sheffield. This role involves supporting students, promoting their development, and creating a positive learning environment within an inspirational school recognized for its excellence. Candidates should have experience with children, particularly those with special educational needs, and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Access to free courses such as Team Teach

Qualifications

• Experience with primary or secondary school aged children is essential.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Guide students towards their targets and foster a supportive environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher to assist with individual student development.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for SEND

Child Development

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant

Sheffield (S9)

Start Date: September 2025

Full time: Monday Friday / 8:45am 15:45pm

The School and Role

Vision for Education are looking to appoint a Classroom Support Assistant to work full time in an inspirational school for SEND pupils between the ages of 16 to 18 (Post-16). The school has been recognised by Ofsted as being A positive place to learn . As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to guide students in working towards their targets and providing them with a calm and happy environment which will enable pupils to thrive in their individual development.

Requirements

The desired Classroom Support Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on (phone number removed) or (url removed)