Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield, S10

Pay: £100 per day

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Temp – perm

Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:30 – 15:30

• Ofsted ‘Good’ school
• High‑quality professional development and support
• Exciting curriculum designed to inspire and excite
• Exceptional, experienced specialist staff team
• Strong school‑community links
• Chance to make a real difference to children’s lives

• Support children with an Educational Health Care Plan (ECHP) in a small specialist provision within the school
• Work under the teacher’s direction
• Provide personalised support and learning to children with SEND
• Collaborate as part of a close‑knit team
• Receive high‑quality professional development and support

• Minimum Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) in Early Years
• Previous experience working with children with SEND
• Experience with children with a range of needs, including autism and speech & language difficulties
• Prepared to support children’s physical needs (toileting, changing nappies, feeding)
• Good understanding of fundamentals of reading, writing and maths in EYFS and KS1
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Build rapport with young learners
• Work independently and with other support staff
• Support 1:1 and small groups of learners

• Support from experienced specialist consultants and a dedicated consultant point of contact
• Paid via PAYE only, no hidden deductions
• Access to 30+ free high‑quality training courses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Exclusive opportunities via partner schools
• Potential permanent employment after 12 weeks via free temp‑perm offer

Applicants will undergo child protection screening, DBS, Barred List Check and a self‑disclosure. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS certificate.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.