SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary Support (ASAP)

Career Teachers UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sheffield. You will work within a specialised SEN Hub, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them access learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

This is a full-time role commencing ASAP and continuing for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to provide tailored support across lessons and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs in school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of SEN needs such as ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, SEMH or learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist in delivering personalised learning activities and intervention programmes.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

ASC/ADHD knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

Career Teachers are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sheffield. You will work within a specialised SEN Hub, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them access learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

This is a full-time role commencing ASAP and continuing for the entire 2026/2027 academic year. You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to provide tailored support across lessons and