SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School: Support & Growth

Yorkshire Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Ltd is partnering with a welcoming Trust of primary schools in South Sheffield to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to start in November 2026. This role suits someone passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive academically and socially in a nurturing school environment.

As part of the team you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, promote independence and positive behaviour, assist teachers with engaging lessons, and help create a safe, inclusive learning space

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school.
• Patient, empathetic, proactive and resilient.
• Good understanding of inclusive education and individual learning needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.

Job description

Yorkshire Ltd is partnering with a welcoming Trust of primary schools in South Sheffield to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to start in November 2026. This role suits someone passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive academically and socially in a nurturing school environment.

As part of the team you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, promote independence and positive behaviour, assist teachers with engaging lessons, and help create a safe, inclusive learning space