SEND Teaching Assistant: Autism/ADHD Support (1:1)

Protocol Education Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and developmentopport

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

The Protocol Education team is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND Hub within a mainstream primary school in Sheffield (S36). You will support pupils with ASC and ADHD, including non-verbal learners, helping them access learning and develop communication skills in a nurturing environment.

This full-time, long-term role offers ongoing training and close collaboration with the SEND team, teachers, and parents, with a focus on consistency, inclusion, and positive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or ADHD.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Understanding of consistency, routine and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, and additional needs on 1:1 and small groups.
• Assist non-verbal pupils using communication strategies.
• Deliver tailored activities aligned to education plans and support needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals, and parents/carers.
• Support pupils in SEND Hub and during integration into mainstream classroom activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Protocol Education team is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND Hub within a mainstream primary school in Sheffield (S36). You will support pupils with ASC and ADHD, including non-verbal learners, helping them access learning and develop communication skills in a nurturing environment.

This full-time, long-term role offers ongoing training and close collaboration with the SEND team, teachers, and parents, with a focus on consistency, inclusion, and positive