Job Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: As Scale
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start date: ASAP
We’re working with a welcoming, supportive school that’s looking for a brilliant SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils who need a bit of extra care, patience, and consistency. If you’re calm under pressure, great at building trust, and proud of the difference you make every day, you’ll fit right in.
This role is all about being that steady presence in the classroom, helping pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH
Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access learning
Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and positive behaviour
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to keep things joined up