SEND Teaching Assistant - September

Teaching Personnel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Sheffield. You will help pupils with autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour, and learning difficulties in supportive settings.

Roles are full-time/long-term with short-term and day-to-day supply available, offering ongoing training and supervision. Pay is £95–£110 per day, with weekly PAYE processing and start dates in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to different needs and settings.
• Previous experience in schools, care, or youth work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism (ASC) by providing structure and communication.
• Support pupils with ADHD to stay focused and engaged.
• Use patience and positive strategies to address challenging behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs (MLD/PMLD).
• Support pupils with SEMH by building trust and emotional resilience.

Skills

Patience, empathy, resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day

Location: Sheffield

Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term (with short-term and day-to-day supply available)

Pay: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Sheffield. These roles are incredibly rewarding and provide the chance to help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your role may involve supporting pupils with:

• Autism (ASC) – providing structure and communication support

• ADHD – helping pupils stay engaged and focused

• Challenging behaviour – using patience and positive strategies to encourage progress

• Learning difficulties (MLD/PMLD) – adapting learning to meet individual needs

• Mental health needs (SEMH) – building trust and emotional resilience

What We’re Looking For

• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to adapt to different needs and settings

Previous experience in schools, care, or youth work is desirable but not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to learn.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Opportunities in specialist SEN schools, PRUs, and inclusive mainstream settings
• Long-term roles available, as well as short-term and day-to-day supply for flexibility
• Ongoing training and CPD, including Team Teach, safeguarding, Thrive
• Competitive pay and weekly pay through PAYE
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant