SENd Teaching Assistant. Job in Yorkshire Education & Training Jobs

Hello Education; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Hello Education is seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. This role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a nurturing environment, using positive strategies to enhance their learning experience. Experience is required, and candidates should be empathetic and willing to adapt to various classroom challenges. Competitive pay, flexible roles, and a supportive team await you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus £100

Flexible roles

Supportive team

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Calm and empathetic communication style.
• Understanding of creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
• Team Teach or de-escalation training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with SEND.
• Make learning accessible and engaging.
• Use positive behaviour strategies.
• Empower pupils to grow in confidence.
• Work flexibly across age groups and needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant September 2025 Start

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary, Long-term, or Temp-to-Perm

Become a Superhero for Special Needs!

Are you passionate, positive, and ready to make a life-changing impact? Do you dream of guiding incredible children aged 2 19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through their learning journeys? Your opportunity to shine is here become a SEND Teaching Assistant with Hello Education and start changing lives from September!

At Hello Education, we believe in creating magic in the classroom. We work with fantastic specialist and mainstream schools who are looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individuals to support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and communication difficulties.

Your Mission as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• 1:1 Support Hero Provide individualised support to pupils, particularly those on the autistic spectrum and those with SEMH needs.
• Learning Partner Make learning accessible, engaging, and fun in a safe and structured environment.
• Behaviour Champion Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to promote focus and calm.
• Confidence Builder Empower pupils to grow in independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Adaptability Extraordinaire Work flexibly across age groups and needs, adapting to every unique classroom challenge.

We d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs in either school or care settings.
Are calm, empathetic, and able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
Understand the importance of creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
Have a valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply for one).
Have Team Teach or de-escalation training (desirable but not essential).

What s in It for You?

Why Work with Hello Education?

• Competitive pay rates paid through PAYE.
• Flexible roles to suit your lifestyle from day-to-day to long-term placements.
• A dedicated consultant who truly cares about your career journey.
• Exclusive opportunities in primary schools across Yorkshire, Teesside, and beyond.
• Sign-on Bonus £100
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme £100 each
• Supportive, friendly team who celebrate your success.

Ready to Start a New Adventure This September?
Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your experience, preferences, and how we can find your perfect role in SEND education.

Hello Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with DfE guidance. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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.

£100 sign on bonus paid one you have worked 10 days

£100 bonus paid when your referred friend has worked 10 days