SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Schools

Company: Teaching Personnel
Location: Sheffield & surrounding areas
Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate & ongoing
Contract: Day-to-day and long-term roles available

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs?
Looking to build meaningful experience in education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and resilient individuals to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across primary, secondary, and specialist schools in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills in a supportive school environment.

The Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties)

• Work one-to-one or in small groups

• Assist with learning activities and lesson delivery

• Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation

• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans

• Promote independence and confidence

• Uphold safeguarding standards at all times

Full training and ongoing support will be provided by Teaching Personnel.

✅ We’re Looking For:

• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in SEN and inclusive education

• Reliability and professionalism

• Availability during term time

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide network of Sheffield schools

• Flexible work to suit your schedule

• Competitive daily pay

• Free safeguarding and CPD training

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

Safeguarding:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.

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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