SEND Teaching Assistant, Sheffield

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £475.00 – £500 per week (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Contract: Long-Term Supply

Source Supply are seeking a caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Sheffield school supporting children aged 5–11 with a range of Special Educational Needs.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have needs such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Speech and Language difficulties. Your role will involve supporting learning, communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who is engaging, proactive, adaptable, resilient, and enthusiastic, with strong Behaviours management and communication skills and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people. You will be part of a dedicated, child-centred team who work tirelessly to ensure every pupil can achieve their full potential.

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds—including care, respite, residential support, and adult special needs roles. If you have transferable experience and are looking to move into a SEND school setting, we would love to hear from you.

• Have experience working with children, young people or young adults in a school or specialist setting
• Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and consistent approach
• Have referenceable experience from a school or educational environmentBe passionate about education and committed to helping young people thriveBe an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude

• DBS FULLY FUNDED
• Competitive rates of pay, paid PAYE on a weekly basis.
• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• Free online and face-to-face training, plus regular social events
• Local, dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team.
• Generous referral scheme – earn £100 for each successful recommendation.

Source Supply welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.