SEND TA

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Across Sheffield & Surrounding Areas

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term |
Start Date: January 2026 |
Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day (PAYE, weekly pay—no umbrella agencies)

We’re supporting a brilliant mix of SEND schools across Sheffield and surrounding areas—from Rotherham to Don Valley and parts of Barnsley. These schools are doing amazing work with pupils who have autism, SEMH, PMLD and complex needs—and they’re looking for kind, capable Teaching Assistants to join their team.

• Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping with communication tools and sensory regulation
• Creating calm, structured learning environments
• Working alongside SENCOs, therapists, and families
• Using (or training in) trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies

• Experience working in SEND settings—or a real passion to get started
• A calm, confident presence with strong communication skills
• Someone proactive, patient and always ready to help
• Thrive trained? Brilliant. Not yet? We’ll help you get there—for free

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella faff
• FREE Thrive training and CPD access
• Local consultants who actually listen
• Opportunities that match your experience, location and values
• Referral rewards when you bring along brilliant colleagues

Apply now or get in touch to chat through the roles near you—there’s something special about finding the right school, and we’ll help you do just that.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also conduct thorough referencing and vetting prior to placements. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.