SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

Academics; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time only

Free CPD

Flexible placements

Referral bonus

Job summary

Academics Agency is seeking exceptional SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Sheffield across specialist schools. You will provide in-class support for pupils with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, and run targeted interventions to boost academic skills and social confidence.

Join a dedicated team with a focus on emotional regulation, positive engagement, and flexible placements. DBS-ready and references required, with weekly pay and term-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification or substantial equivalent experience in education, childcare, or health settings.
• Experience with SEN in schools, residential care, or community programmes.
• DBS-ready or willing to obtain DBS quickly.
• Two recent, strong professional references.

Responsibilities

• Be the calm in the storm—delivering responsive in-class support for pupils with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
• Run targeted interventions that boost academic skills, social confidence, and emotional regulation in 1:1 and small-group sessions.
• Turn behaviour into breakthroughs using tailored guidance to build self-esteem and engagement.

Skills

SEN experience

In-class support

Differentiation

Communication skills

DbS readiness

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Tools

Assistive tech

Job description

Academics Agency is seeking exceptional SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Sheffield across specialist schools. You will provide in-class support for pupils with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, and run targeted interventions to boost academic skills and social confidence.

Join a dedicated team with a focus on emotional regulation, positive engagement, and flexible placements. DBS-ready and references required, with weekly pay and term-time schedules.