SEND- Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Free access to CPD Academy

Supportive staff teams

Opportunities for long-term roles

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants in Sheffield to support pupils with additional needs. You will work with children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, and various learning difficulties, engaging in one-to-one and small group work. The role requires patience, adaptability, and experience in a primary school setting. We offer competitive pay, flexible working opportunities, and access to a CPD Academy for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK primary school with children having SEN.
• Knowledge of communication and emotional regulation strategies.
• Passion for creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Can adapt to individual needs while maintaining structure and routine.
• Are passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and class teachers.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different SEN settings and needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Understanding of strategies for behaviour support

Calm and patient demeanor

Ability to adapt to individual needs

Job description

We work closely with supportive primary schools across Sheffield who are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs. These are schools that understand how important good SEN support is — and value TAs who bring patience, consistency, and care into the classroom every day.

You’ll be working with pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties. This may be one-to-one support or small group work, depending on the child and your experience.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE – no umbrella deductions, no surprises.
• Flexible opportunities including day-to-day, long-term, and ongoing SEN roles.

What you can expect

• SEN TA work in welcoming primary schools across Sheffield
• Clear routines, behaviour plans, and guidance from SENCOs and class teachers
• Supportive staff teams who value consistency and good relationships
• Opportunities to gain experience across different SEN settings and needs

This role is a great fit if you

• Have experience supporting children with SEN in a UK primary school (or a strong SEN background)
• Understand strategies for supporting behaviour, communication, and emotional regulation
• Are calm, patient, and confident in building trusting relationships
• Can adapt to individual needs while maintaining structure and routine
• Are passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEN‑specific and wellbeing training
• A local Sheffield consultant who genuinely understands SEN provision
• Consistent SEN bookings, with long‑term roles available if you want stability

Your support. Their confidence. Real progress.

Apply now or get in touch for a relaxed chat about what you’re looking for. We’ll match you with Sheffield schools where your SEN skills are recognised — and where you can leave knowing you’ve made a real difference.

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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