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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 88.94 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Sheffield
Academics, acting as an agency, are recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time, ongoing roles across a range of SEN schools in Sheffield.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, temporary (ongoing - potential temp to perm)
School: SEN schools across Sheffield
Pay: £88.94 - £100 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications)
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be providing vital classroom and personal support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within specialist SEN schools across Sheffield, supporting children who need patience, understanding, and encouragement to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.
Help deliver tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in all pupils.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.
Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in all learning settings.
Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of all pupils in your care.
Candidate Requirements
✔ Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (essential).
✔ Experience working in an SEN school or specialist provision (desirable).
✔ Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (advantageous).
✔ Understanding of autism, sensory needs, or emotional/behavioural difficulties.
✔ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
✔ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
What Academics Offer
Full-time, ongoing SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Sheffield.
Competitive daily pay between £88.94 - £100.
Long-term placements and the opportunity for permanent contracts.
Ongoing guidance and support from our specialist consultants.
We also offer:
Flexibility - choose the days and locations that work for you.
Immediate start, or a start date that suits you.
Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all placements.
Temp to perm contracts if you are seeking a permanent role.
Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.
If you're a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in Sheffield, apply today with Academics to take the next step in your education career.
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