SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs in Sheffield. This flexible supply role offers the chance to work in a variety of educational settings, providing meaningful support to pupils with complex needs. You will collaborate closely with teachers and professionals, making a real difference in the lives of students. Whether you're an experienced TA or new to the sector, this position allows for personal and professional growth in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working hours

Access to online CPD courses

Supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils within integrated resource bases.
• Assisting with personal care and daily routines.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Good communication skills

Nurturing approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible Supply Work - Integrated Resources - Sheffield
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Role Type: Flexible Supply (Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term)

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in inclusive educational settings?
Do you want to make a real difference while enjoying flexibility and variety in your work?

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Integrated Resource Units within mainstream primary and secondary schools in Sheffield on a flexible supply basis.

Integrated Resources offer specialist support for pupils with a range of complex needs, often including Autism, communication and interaction needs, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties within a nurturing, inclusive school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about providing meaningful support to children with special educational needs.

Your Role as SEN Teaching Assistant Will Involve:

• Providing tailored support to pupils within integrated resource bases

• Assisting with personal care, communication, and daily routines where required

• Working one-to-one or in small groups to meet individual learning needs

• Supporting inclusion within the wider school community

• Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, youth work, or voluntary roles considered)

• A calm, nurturing, and flexible approach

• Good communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle and availability

• The chance to work in a range of settings across Sheffield

• FREE access to over 50 online accredited CPD courses

• A supportive, specialist consultant who genuinely cares about your development

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or new to the sector and eager to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for this exciting position as SEN Teaching Assistant on a supply basis at schools across the Sheffield area.