Sen teaching assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay: £92–£94 per day (dependent on experience, qualifications, and assignment) Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply Opportunities Available Agency: Protocol Education SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Protocol Education is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools and specialist provisions across Sheffield. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), speech and language difficulties, or other additional learning needs. You will play a vital role in helping students access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous SEN experience or a background in care, support work, youth work, psychology, or education, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs. Supporting students both academically and emotionally throughout the school day. Assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning activities. Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting engagement in learning. Supporting students with communication, social interaction, and independence skills. Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals. The Ideal Candidate Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to the individual needs of students. A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners. Relevant qualifications or experience in education, care, support work, or psychology are advantageous. What Protocol Education Offers Competitive daily rates of pay. Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability. Free CPD and specialist SEN training. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles. The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Requirements Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Right to work in the UK. Two professional references covering the last two years. If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role in education, apply today. To apply or find out more, please send your CV to: All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.