SEMH Teaching Assistant, Sheffield

Academics; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Holiday pay

Free CPD

Flexible placements across Sheffield

Job summary

Academics Agency is seeking a SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Sheffield's specialist schools. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping children with autism, ADHD, and sensory or communication needs to access learning.

You'll join a responsive team, with DBS checks, weekly PAYE pay, and term-time or temporary placements across trusted Sheffield schools, with ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support from day one.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced Level 3 TA or equivalent in education/health settings.
• SEN-savvy, with ability to adapt, connect and inspire.
• Calm under pressure, patient, flexible and solution-focused when things get tricky.
• DBS Enhanced on Update Service, or happy to obtain quickly.
• Two strong professional references ready to go.

Responsibilities

• Be their champion—support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Adapt lessons, resources and approaches to fit each learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress using tailored strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and families to track progress and shape EHCPs.
• Meet each child where they are and address sensory, speech and learning needs.

Skills

Level 3 TA

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

DBS checked

Strong references

Job description

Subject: SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant Needed Across Sheffield - Immediate Start!

Academics Agency is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible-and we want YOU to join our team across Sheffield's most dynamic specialist schools.

This isn't just a job. It's a chance to be the reason a child smiles, succeeds, and believes in themselves.

Every day, you'll walk into classrooms where your patience, creativity, and heart will turn challenges into breakthroughs. From autism to ADHD, communication disorders to complex learning needs-you'll be the steady presence that makes learning possible.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept)

• Be their champion-supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building confidence and core skills.
• Think on your feet-adapting lessons, resources, and approaches to fit each unique learner.
• Turn behaviour into progress-using positive, tailored strategies that build self-esteem and engagement.
• Collaborate like a pro-working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress and shape EHCPs.
• Embrace every challenge-from sensory sensitivities to speech delays, you'll meet each child where they are and take them further.

Who You Are

• Qualified or experienced-Level 3 TA or equivalent experience in education, childcare, or health settings.
• SEN-savvy-you've supported children with additional needs and know how to adapt, connect, and inspire.
• Calm under pressure-patient, flexible, and solution-focused when things get tricky.
• DBS-ready-Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or happy to get one fast.
• Reference-perfect-two strong professional references ready to go.

What We Give You

• £92.56-£110 per day (Paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, depending on experience) + Holiday pay
• Paid weekly-term-time only, temporary Monday-Friday.
• Free CPD-sensory processing, positive handling, autism-friendly practice and more.
• Flexible placements-across a range of well-regarded Sheffield's specialist schools.
• £75 Love2Shop for every friend you refer who joins us.
• Your own dedicated consultant-support from day one, every step of the way.

The Countdown Is On

Spaces are filling fast-and we need people who are ready to step up, stand out, and make a lasting impact.

If that's you-don't wait.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.