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SEN Teaching Assistant – North Sheffield

Location: North Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Start Date: Immediate Start or September 2026
Pay Rate: £95 – £110 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Contract Type: Flexible opportunities available – full-time and part-time considered

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity – North Sheffield

Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate and committed Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work in supportive and inclusive schools across North Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children with additional needs, with opportunities available for an immediate start or from September 2026.

We are looking for patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs
• Supporting children with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions
• Supporting pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and consistently
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and external professionals where required

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants should ideally have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, either within schools or relevant settings.

Successful candidates will ideally have:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A flexible and proactive attitude to supporting learning
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications (Level 2/3) or transferable experience within care, youth work, or support settings are desirable.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £95 – £110 per day, dependent on experience and responsibilities
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Access to local school and specialist provision placements across North Sheffield
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for an exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in North Sheffield with an immediate or September 2026 start, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to discuss available opportunities in local schools and specialist provisions.

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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.
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