SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School | Sheffield | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term / Permanent

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN TA or a passionate education professional looking to make a real difference in children’s lives.

If you have experience supporting pupils with additional needs and want to work in a nurturing Sheffield primary school, we would love to hear from you.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties

• Deliver targeted interventions set by the class teacher and SENCO

• Adapt learning materials to meet individual pupil needs

• Promote emotional regulation, confidence, and independence

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals

You will play a key role in helping pupils access the curriculum and achieve their full potential within a mainstream primary setting.

To be considered for this Sheffield SEN Teaching Assistant role, you should have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

• The right to work in the UK

Experience delivering EHCP-based support plans is highly advantageous.