Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing SEN consultant support

Specialist SEN setting experience

Rewarding impact

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield is seeking a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe and complex needs. This is a full-time, term-time role offering 1:1 or small-group support within a specialist SEN setting.

You will assist with learning, communication and development, helping children regulate emotions and build independence, while collaborating with teachers and therapists. Pay ranges £100-£125 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with children or young people with severe, profound or complex SEN.
• Experience in a specialist SEN school, care setting or similar environment.
• Calm, nurturing and caring approach.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Resilience required to work with pupils needing high levels of support.
• Experience supporting children with complex autism, SLD, PMLD or challenging behaviour (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with severe SEN.
• Support pupils' learning, communication and development.
• Provide a calm, nurturing presence throughout the school day.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviours of concern.
• Support pupils to develop independence and confidence.
• Assist with personal care where required and follow individual plans.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield

Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with severe SEN
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and development
• Providing a calm, nurturing and reassuring presence throughout the school day
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage behaviours of concern
• Supporting pupils to develop independence and confidence
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Following individual support, behaviour and education plans
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider specialist staff
• Creating positive relationships with pupils and celebrating their progress

What We\'re Looking For

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children or young people with severe, profound or complex SEN
• Experience within a specialist SEN school, care setting or similar environment
• A naturally nurturing, patient and caring approach
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• The resilience required to work with pupils who may require very high levels of support
• Experience supporting children with complex autism, SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable

Why This Role?

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference to children with significant additional needs. You will become an important part of a specialist team, helping pupils access education, develop their independence and achieve personal milestones that can make a huge difference to their everyday lives.

What We Offer

• £100-£125 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time working
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
• Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN Consultant
• Opportunities to build further experience within complex and severe SEN
• A rewarding role where your support can have a genuine impact