SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary School

Job description

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 ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English