Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield (S2, S3)
Pay: £460 – £600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time
Looking for a role where your patience, empathy, and consistency truly matter?
GSL Education are looking for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant who wants to play a hands-on role in supporting pupils with additional needs across schools in Sheffield (S2 and S3). Every day will be different, and your support will be key to helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
The Role in Focus
You will be working closely with individual pupils and small groups, offering practical and emotional support to help them access the curriculum and develop confidence both in and out of the classroom as a SEN TA.
What You’ll Be Involved in as a SEN TA
- Providing tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day
- Helping pupils manage routines, transitions, and learning tasks
- Supporting behaviour, communication, and emotional regulation
- Encouraging independence and positive engagement
- Feeding back to teachers and SEN staff on pupil progress
What We’re Hoping You’ll Bring
- Previous experience supporting SEN or vulnerable learners
- A calm, reliable, and understanding approach
- Confidence working in challenging situations when needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What You Can Expect as a SEN TA
- Weekly pay of £460–£600, depending on experience
- Consistent, long-term placements available
- Support from experienced school teams
- A role where your presence genuinely changes outcomes
If you’re ready for a role that’s demanding but deeply rewarding, this SEN TA position could be exactly what you’re looking for.
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.