1:1 Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEN Support) 
Location: Sheffield
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Long-term (potential for permanent placement)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEN?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Sheffield to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

The Role:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Use creative and engaging strategies to promote learning and independence
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs)
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support
• Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or similar) are desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and development
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD courses, including SEN-focused training
• Competitive rates of pay with weekly pay structure
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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