Specialist Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Justteachers Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school for a long-term, full-time role starting September 2026. The post offers consistent, student-focused support to learners with complex needs in SEND and SEMH, with a collaborative team approach to help pupils engage, progress and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 and in small groups, support differentiated learning activities, and help maintain wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or specialist experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Proven experience working within a SEND, SEMH or specialist educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive strategies, behaviour support and safeguarding.
• Two education or school-based references.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted support to pupils with specialist needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting teachers in delivering highly differentiated learning activities
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing using positive, relationship-based approaches

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH

Specialist education

Education

Two education references

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school in the Sheffield area on a long‑term basis.
The full‑time post is due to start inSeptember 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of complex needs, including SEND and SEMH. Staff work collaboratively to ensure each learner receives personalised support to help them engage, progress and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing targeted support to pupils with specialist needs on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Assisting teachers in delivering highly differentiated learning activities
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing using positive, relationship‑based approaches

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications or specialist experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Proven experience working within a SEND, SEMH or specialist educational setting
• Strong knowledge of inclusive strategies, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Two education or school‑based references