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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield

Expire in: 14 days

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: ASAP

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

Your day-to-day will include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

Assisting teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment

Promoting positive behaviour and independence

Encouraging social and emotional development

Attending to the specific needs of children with complex needs

What We’re Looking For

The role requires:
 ✔️ 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

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to learn more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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