SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary / Secondary, Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Pay: As Scale
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join supportive Primary and Secondary schools across Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a positive learning environment.

• Support students with SEN on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and social skills
• Support students with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Create a safe, positive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents/carers

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Passion for supporting student development and wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

• Experience working within UK schools
• Understanding of safeguarding and SEN procedures
• Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs
• Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualifications

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Friendly and supportive school environments
• 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

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.

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’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.