Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Sheffield Start date: ASAP Salary: £89 - £95 per day Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have a big heart with a passion to make a difference in children’s and young people’s lives? A unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join a specialist school in High Peak as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and eager to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young adults with complex learning needs. About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students aged 2 to 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication challenges, and complex behaviours associated with learning disabilities. Working within small class sizes and with high staff-to-pupil ratios, you will: Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons. Support pupils in their learning and personal development, ensuring their needs are met with care and sensitivity. Assist with communication strategies, including the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe and valued. Contribute to the management of complex behaviours, implementing strategies that promote positive outcomes. Adapt to the specific needs of individual pupils, including sensory, physical, and cognitive requirements. About You The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will have: Experience working with children or young adults with SEND, particularly PMLD or complex learning needs. A genuine passion for working in a specialist educational setting and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about alternative communication methods and sensory integration strategies. Patience, empathy, and resilience to support pupils in overcoming challenges and achieving their full potential. In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Condition apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER : (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services