Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Sheffield S11 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: £89.38–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2025 Got energy to burn and a heart the size of Yorkshire? You might be just who we’re looking for. A brilliant specialist school in S11 is on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant who’s got the positivity of a PE teacher on Sports Day and the proactive spark of someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—they just get stuck in. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and make progress in their own unique way. Whether it’s sensory breaks, structured play, or a well-timed high-five, your presence will make a difference. What you'll be doing: Providing 1:1 or small group support in a calm, consistent way Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored strategies Using your initiative to adapt on the fly (because every day’s different!) Bringing energy and kindness to every lesson, lunch break, and moment in between What we’re looking for: Someone with experience in SEND settings (or eager to dive in and learn) A proactive mindset – you spot what needs doing and get on with it Positive energy – you lift the room, not just the pupils A cool head and a warm heart – behaviour doesn’t faze you, and empathy is your superpower Bonus points if you're Thrive trained – not sure what that is? We offer it free! Thrive-trained educators are in high demand, and it gives you the tools to support emotional wellbeing like a pro. Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff FREE Thrive and CPD training via our online Academy Support from a dedicated SEND consultant who gets your world Roles in schools that genuinely value support staff Streamlined registration and quick starts Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one. Interested? Let’s chat. Contact me today at ;or call – happy to talk it through and answer any questions. This could be your next big step! 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.