SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Sheffield. The role involves providing essential support to pupils with special educational needs, working closely with teachers to promote an inclusive learning environment. Daily pay ranges from £88.94 to £100, with opportunities for long-term placements and permanent contracts.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Long-term placements and opportunity for permanent contracts

Ongoing guidance and support from consultants

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Desirable experience in an SEN school setting.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in all learning settings.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

Understanding of autism, sensory needs, or emotional/behavioural difficulties

A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Academics, acting as an agency, are recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time, ongoing roles across a range of SEN schools in Sheffield.

Overview

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, temporary (ongoing - potential temp to perm)
School: SEN schools across Sheffield
Pay: £88.94 - £100 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications)

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be providing vital classroom and personal support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within specialist SEN schools across Sheffield, supporting children who need patience, understanding, and encouragement to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.
• Help deliver tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in all learning settings.
• Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of all pupils in your care.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (essential).
• Experience working in an SEN school or specialist provision (desirable).
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (advantageous).
• Understanding of autism, sensory needs, or emotional/behavioural difficulties.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What Academics Offer

• Full-time, ongoing SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Sheffield.
• Competitive daily pay between £88.94 - £100.
• Long-term placements and the opportunity for permanent contracts.
• Ongoing guidance and support from our specialist consultants.

We also offer:

• Flexibility - choose the days and locations that work for you.
• Immediate start, or a start date that suits you.
• Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all placements.
• Temp to perm contracts if you are seeking a permanent role.
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you're a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in Sheffield, apply today with Academics to take the next step in your education career.

Apply now to join Academics as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield.