Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties at a specialist SEN school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support to develop communication and life skills.

You may assist with personal care and emotional regulation. Team Teach training is highly desirable. Salary is paid daily, with higher rates for candidates with relevant SEN training and full‑time availability.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Patient, calm, caring and resilient
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Help develop communication, independence and life skills
• Support personal care and emotional regulation as needed

Skills

SEN support

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Sheffield | Pay: £95-£120 per day | Role: Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sheffield, supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, autism, communication, sensory and behavioural needs.

The Role

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication, independence and life skills. You may also support personal care and emotional regulation.

About You

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Is patient, calm, caring and resilient.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is confident supporting complex needs.
• Is willing to support personal care where required.
• Team Teach training/experience is highly desirable, although equivalent behaviour-support training will be considered.

Pay£95-£120 per day, depending on experience, skills and training.To access the higher rate, candidates should have relevant specialist SEN experience/training, such as Team Teach, and be available full-time. The school will make the final decision on the rate offered.

All candidates are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.