Job description
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S2 & S3)
Pay: £460 – £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time
Are you a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom?
GSL Education are currently recruiting SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in schools across Sheffield S2 and S3.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about helping students reach their full potential in a supportive learning environment.
Your Responsibilities as a SEN TA Will Include:
- Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
- Providing emotional support and building strong relationships with pupils
- Helping create a safe, inclusive classroom environment
What We’re Looking for in a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
- A calm, nurturing, and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in education and student development
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
If you’re passionate about supporting students with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you..!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that 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.
To apply,click ‘apply now’ and upload your most recent CV or get in touch directly with Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.comfor more information.