Job description
Job Title: SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S2, S3)
Pay rate: £460 -£600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately/January 2026
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you someone who is patient, supportive, and committed to helping learners with additional needs reach their potential?
GSL Education are excited to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Sheffield’s S2 and S3 areas, providing tailored assistance to help them access learning effectively.
As a SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to learners with special educational needs, helping them build confidence, independence, and engagement in a supportive environment.
Prime Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Assist learners in understanding tasks and staying focused during activities.
- Adapt support strategies to suit individual learning styles and needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction.
- Work closely with staff to implement support plans and agreed strategies.
- Monitor progress and share observations with relevant colleagues.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Requirements of SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
- A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to support.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to follow guidance and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A clear understanding of safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
Passionate about inclusion and making a real impact? This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in Sheffield on their educational journeys.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role in Sheffield, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.comfor more information.