SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant (IR Unit)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated and experienced SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant to work within a school’s Inclusion Resource (IR) Unit. This role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who require additional support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils within the IR unit

• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering personalised learning plans

• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction

• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques where required

• Help create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment

• Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to review meetings and reports

• Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs is highly desirable

• A relevant qualification in Education, SEN, or Childcare (Level 2 or above preferred)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Excellent communication, patience, and resilience

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay

• Flexible working opportunities

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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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