SEN Teaching Assistant : Sheffield

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay guidance

Dedicated recruitment consultant for S

Free training resources (Team Teach, I

Lifestyle discounts via Randstad app

GBP300 refer:a:friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad Education Leeds is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND support assistant for a primary pupil in a North Sheffield school, starting this September. The role focuses on assisting learners with complex needs to access learning and participate fully in class activities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to implement plans, adapt resources, and support emotional regulation, promoting independence and confidence in pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in care or school settings.
• Patient, warm and highly resilient personality.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong team player with a proactive approach to school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary pupil with complex needs (e.g., ASD/ADHD/SEMH).
• Implement IEPs and behavior plans in partnership with the SENDCo.
• Adapt resources and activities to make learning accessible and engaging.
• Support emotional regulation and promote pupil independence through routines.
• Record progress observations and report insights to the teaching team.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Resilience

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Job description

Do you have an innate ability to connect with young minds and guide them through sensory or learning challenges?

Are you looking to advance your special educational needs career in a supportive North Sheffield school?

Would you thrive in a dedicated 1:1 support role starting this September?

Randstad Education Leeds provides specialist guidance to help SEND support staff secure placements in primary settings across South Yorkshire. Located in North Sheffield near Hillsborough and Chapeltown, this primary school is recognised for its outstanding pastoral care and specialized nurture groups. The setting includes modern sensory areas and works with an interdisciplinary team to support children with varied learning needs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary pupil with complex needs, such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH.
• Implement structured individual education and behavior plans in partnership with the SENDCo.
• Assist in adapting classroom resources and activities to make learning accessible and engaging.
• Support emotional regulation and promote pupil independence through structured routines and praise.
• Record student progress observations and report insights directly to the teaching team.

Requirements for the Role

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEND), in care or school settings.
• A patient, warm, and highly resilient personality capable of managing varied learning needs.
• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics).
• An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a check).
• Strong team player skills with a proactive approach to daily school life.

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Consistent weekly pay structured via PAYE.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant focusing on South Yorkshire SEND roles.
• Free specialized training resources, including Team Teach and Autism Awareness modules.
• Lifestyle discounts on everyday purchases via the Randstad app.
• GBP300 refer:a:friend scheme for successful referrals.