SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 4,443,000 - 4,982,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Referral rewards

Flexible hours

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham. You will assist pupils one-to-one and in small groups to access learning in a calm, supportive environment.

Start dates are immediate or September. The role offers flexible full- and part-time opportunities with a daily pay of £92.63, weekly PAYE, and access to CPD resources plus a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable learners.
• Patient, positive and adaptable approach.
• Great communication skills and passion for helping young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to access learning.
• Create a safe, calm, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND professionals to support every child.

Skills

One-to-one support

Group support

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham
Pay: £92.63 per day, paid weekly through PAYE
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate and September starts available

You're the calm in the chaos. The encouragement when it's needed most. The person who helps children believe in themselves.

If you're someone who loves making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Protocol Education is looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional needs across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham. Whether you've worked in schools, care, youth work or another support role, your experience could be exactly what our schools are looking for.

No two days are ever the same, and that's what makes this role so rewarding.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
• Working one-to-one and with small groups to help pupils access learning
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Creating a safe, calm and engaging learning environment
• Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to help every child thrive

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Great communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Why join Protocol Education?

• £92.63 per day, paid weekly through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities in specialist SEND schools, mainstream schools and alternative provisions
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and the roles you're looking for
• Quick and easy registration process
• Referral rewards for recommending friends and colleagues

Not yet? No problem. We offer FREE Thrive training, helping you develop valuable skills that schools love to see. It's a brilliant way to boost your confidence and make your CV stand out.

Ready to make a difference?

Schools across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham are looking for brilliant SEND Teaching Assistants right now.

Safeguarding Statement:

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List where applicable), professional reference checks, right to work checks, and any other pre-employment checks required. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and successful applicants are expected to share our commitment to protecting children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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