SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Sheffield is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs in a secondary school. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and possess strong communication skills. This role offers weekly pay and opportunities for professional training. Join a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated SEND consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in school or care settings working with additional needs.
• Calm and patient approach.
• Ability to bring positivity into the classroom.
• Thrive or de-escalation training is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for students with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning plans.
• Help pupils build confidence and positive routines.
• Create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Ready to make a real difference to young people in Sheffield?

We’re looking for a compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join a brilliant secondary school in Sheffield. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working with pupils who need a little extra help to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small-group support for students with SEND
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to support learning plans
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and positive routines
• Creating a safe, structured learning environment that meets individual needs

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with additional needs (school or care settings welcome)
• A calm, patient approach with strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and bring positivity into the classroom
• Bonus points if you’ve had Thrive or de-escalation training (and if not, we’ll get you booked on for free!)

Benefits

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies, no hidden fees)
• Free access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• Support from a dedicated SEND consultant who gets to know you
• Local roles that match your skills and preferences
• Refer a friend scheme – earn rewards while helping others into work

Apply today and let’s find you a role in Sheffield where your work really matters.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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