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SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Sheffield
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant
Sheffield | Special Schools | Full-Time & Part-Time | Weekly Pay | Immediate & September Starts
Are you a nurturing and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a role where you're truly valued?
At TeacherActive, we’re proud to work with a wide network of Sheffield’s leading special schools, and we’re looking for passionate support staff who want to change lives every single day.
Why Choose TeacherActive?
Led by Sophie – Our Senior SEND Specialist
When you join TeacherActive, you're in expert hands. Sophie, our dedicated Senior SEND Consultant, has been supporting Sheffield schools and SEND staff for over a decade. She knows what makes a great match and always puts people first—not numbers.
Exclusive Opportunities Across Sheffield
From specialist autism provisions to SEMH and complex needs settings, we work with Sheffield’s most supportive and inclusive schools. We take the time to find the right fit for you—so you're happy, confident, and able to give your best every day.
Support That Sets Us Apart
We build real relationships with our teaching assistants, offering regular check-ins, career development, and placements that align with your strengths and values.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils with additional needs—ranging from autism, ADHD and SEMH to physical and sensory challenges. You’ll work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils engage with learning and develop essential life skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
What we’re looking for:
✅ Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (in schools, care, or youth settings)
✅ A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
✅ A real passion for inclusion and positive behaviour support
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
What You’ll Get from Us
Weekly pay
Ongoing support from Sophie
Free CPD and training to support your growth
Referral bonuses and recognition for your hard work
Flexible roles—daily supply, long-term placements, and permanent opportunities
Join the SEND Agency That Puts You First
Ready to start or grow your career in SEND with a team that really understands the sector? Join TeacherActive Sheffield and let us help you find a role where you can make a lasting impact.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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