SEND Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Opportunity
📍 Sheffield – S11
🕒 Full-time (flexible) | Long-term
💰 £95 - £120 (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
Our education supply agency is working alongside a supportive and inclusive specialist school in Sheffield that is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.
The school is committed to helping every student reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work together to create a safe, accepting and nurturing environment where pupils feel supported, valued and ready to learn.
This role focuses on supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities using a trauma-informed and child-centred approach. The right candidate will help pupils build confidence, independence and the skills they need for the future.
Key responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
* Use a trauma-informed approach to support emotional and behavioural needs
* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
* Support learning both inside and outside the classroom
* Help create a calm, structured and nurturing environment
The ideal candidate will have
* Proven experience working with SEND pupils
* A patient, empathetic and child-centred approach
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Confidence supporting pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs
Requirements:
* An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
* A strong understanding of safeguarding and a Level 1 (or higher) safeguarding certificate
* Two recent professional references
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in a school that is passionate about helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in education and later life.
If you’re an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a meaningful long-term role, we’d love to hear from you