Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day
Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term (with short-term and day-to-day supply available)
Pay: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Sheffield. These roles are incredibly rewarding and provide the chance to help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your role may involve supporting pupils with:

• Autism (ASC) – providing structure and communication support

• ADHD – helping pupils stay engaged and focused

• Challenging behaviour – using patience and positive strategies to encourage progress

• Learning difficulties (MLD/PMLD) – adapting learning to meet individual needs

• Mental health needs (SEMH) – building trust and emotional resilience

The role requires:
✔️ Patience, empathy, and resilience
✔️ A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs
✔️ Good communication and teamwork skills
✔️ Flexibility to adapt to different needs and settings

Previous experience in schools, care, or youth work is desirable but not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are eager to learn.

• Opportunities in specialist SEN schools, PRUs, and inclusive mainstream settings

• Long-term roles available, as well as short-term and day-to-day supply for flexibility

• Ongoing training and CPD, including Team Teach, safeguarding, Thrive

• Competitive pay and weekly pay through PAYE

• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to learn more.

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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