Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive special school in Sheffield is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support neurodiverse young people. The ideal candidate will be patient, confident, and passionate about working in a specialist setting. Responsibilities include assisting with personalized learning, managing behavior, and collaborating with teachers and specialist professionals. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is focused on creating a supportive learning environment. This is a full-time position offering a rewarding chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training

Supportive and collaborative staff community

Opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with a range of communication and social needs.
• Understanding of empathy and consistency in a teaching setting.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage with personalized learning across the curriculum.
• Assist with structured routines and social skills development.
• Provide mobility support and personal care where necessary.
• Work closely with teachers and specialists to support pupils' needs.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with autism

Confidence managing challenging behaviour

A proactive, nurturing and patient approach

Ability to contribute positively as part of a team

Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

Up-to-date Moving & Handling training

Job description

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Sheffield - Full Time Applicants Only

We are looking for a patient, caring and confident Specialist Teaching Assistant to join an innovative and inclusive special school in Sheffield that supports neurodiverse young people aged . The school community values a safe, caring, creative and inspirational learning environment, where every young person feels they belong, has a voice and can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What the Role Involves

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of communication, interaction, social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help pupils access a personalised curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience and real-world skills.

Your day may include:

• Supporting pupils to access personalised learning across a broad and inclusive curriculum
• Helping pupils engage with learning in ways that match their individual strengths and needs
• Supporting communication, interaction and relationship-building throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• Assisting with structured routines, sensory experiences and social skills development
• Providing mobility support and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, wellbeing and life skills
• Creating a calm, respectful, and supportive learning environment
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and families

Who We re Looking For

We re seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about working in a specialist setting, understands the importance of empathy and consistency, and believes every young person has potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and associated emotional behaviours
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour with compassion and calm
• A proactive, nurturing and patient approach
• The ability to contribute positively as part of a whole-school team
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Up-to-date Moving & Handling training

What You ll Gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference in young people s lives
• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff community
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
• A meaningful role where progress is celebrated in all its forms

Interested?

If you re ready for a rewarding role within a specialist school that values creativity, inclusion and preparing young people for future success, we d love to hear from you.

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