Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield | Pay: £93 – £105 per day | Contract: Long-term, with potential to become permanent

Connex Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming SEN school in Sheffield for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant. This long-term role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with additional needs, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Connex Education Offers

• Weekly pay through PAYE at £93 – £105 per day, subject to experience and qualifications.
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Access to a wide network of local schools and long-term opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and ongoing career guidance.
• Pension scheme, where applicable.
• Opportunities to secure longer-term or permanent positions.

What’s on Offer

• Immediate start available.
• A varied role supporting pupils’ learning, development and engagement.
• The chance to work within a caring and supportive SEN school environment.
• Potential progression into a full-time or permanent role after a successful placement.

About the Role / Setting

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to help pupils access learning and develop confidence in school. The role will involve supporting pupils in small groups, including those who may need additional guidance with emotional maturity, engagement and behaviour. Some pupils may present more complex behavioural needs, so a calm, consistent and nurturing approach will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with learning activities, routines and pupil development.
• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND in small groups and on an individual basis.
• Help pupils develop engagement, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Respond calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, including pupils who may leave the classroom environment.
• Build trusting, positive relationships that help pupils feel safe and supported.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants across the school.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in the care sector, or experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• A caring, adaptable and nurturing attitude, with a passion for helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Strong teamwork skills and confidence working alongside teachers and teaching assistants.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Apply today to find out more.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.