Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Sheffield (S7)
Salary: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and ready to make a real difference?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in Sheffield. As a SEN TA, you will help create a nurturing, safe environment where every child feels supported and valued.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will be:
- Providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of SEN needs.
- Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
- Helping manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
- Fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
To be an SEN Teaching Assistant, a candidate is required to:
- Experience working with SEN children, such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs.
- Be patient, empathetic, and adapt to individual learning styles.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold a relevant qualification or have prior school-based experience.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.
- Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps over the past 10 years.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience.
- Supportive and knowledgeable education consultants to guide your job search.
- Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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 for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please click “apply now” and submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch shortly.