Job description
Looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield!
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 children with additional needs and helping them access education in a meaningful way? A supportive and inclusive school in Sheffield is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
About the School:
The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment that places a strong emphasis on supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child is given the structure, patience and encouragement they need to succeed. The school promotes consistency, clear routines and positive relationships, creating a calm and supportive atmosphere for both learning and development.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. You will help learners stay engaged in lessons, adapt activities where needed, and provide reassurance and structure throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Support the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
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Work 1:1 and with small groups of pupils with additional needs
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Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment
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Encourage engagement, independence and positive behaviour
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Assist with adapting resources to meet individual learning needs
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Monitor progress and share observations with teaching staff
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
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Experience supporting SEN or additional needs is an advantage
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school in Sheffield and make a real impact on the progress and confidence of pupils who need additional support.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.