Job Title: SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant (IR Unit)
Location: Sheffield
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a school’s Inclusion Resource (IR) Unit. This role involves working closely with students who have a range of special educational needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students in a structured and nurturing environment, helping them access education and develop key life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support within the IR unit
* Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
* Support students with additional needs, including behavioural and emotional support
* Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
* Encourage student engagement, independence, and confidence
* Monitor and record student progress and behaviour
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred)
* Understanding of additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, or SEMH
* Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach – desirable but not essential)
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
* Competitive weekly pay
* Flexible working options to suit your availability
* Access to a wide network of schools and SEN provisions
* Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
* Dedicated support from your personal consultant
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.
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