SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary School

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary School

Location: Sheffield Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience and school budget

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary school in Sheffield, supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive educational environment where staff make a genuine difference to young people's lives, helping them develop their confidence, communication skills and independence.

The Role

You will be supporting pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

Supporting teaching staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities.

Assisting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.

Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate their emotions.

Providing personal care, including feeding and hygiene support, where required.

Supporting pupils with moving and handling, following appropriate training and guidance.

Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.

Are patient, compassionate and resilient when working with pupils with complex needs.

Can build positive relationships and adapt their approach to individual pupils.

Are comfortable supporting personal care needs, or willing to undertake the necessary training.

Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

Are reliable and available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, or complex behavioural and communication needs would be particularly beneficial.

Candidates do not need to have every specialist qualification already in place, as relevant training can be provided where required.

Pay and Benefits

£95-£120 per day, depending on experience and the school's budget.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN setting.

Support from a dedicated SEN consultant at Tradewind Recruitment.

The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's development and independence.

Opportunities to develop specialist skills through relevant training.

Please note: The higher end of the pay scale is reserved for candidates with solid, relevant SEN experience who are available to work full-time. The final rate offered will also depend on the school's budget.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your most up-to-date CV to to be considered.

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