Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs? A welcoming and inclusive school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.
About the School:
The school provides a nurturing and structured environment tailored to support pupils with a range of additional needs. With a strong focus on inclusion, the school ensures every student receives personalised support designed to promote academic progress, social development, and emotional well-being. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, engaging, and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to build confidence, independence, and resilience.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to students with additional needs. You will help create an inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to access the curriculum, develop key skills, and achieve their individual goals.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development within the classroom setting.
• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised support strategies.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A good understanding of different Special Educational Needs and support strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in reaching their full potential and developing essential life skills. To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at GSL Education (Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.