Special Educational Teaching Assistant; SEND

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Yorkshire and Humber/ temporary / £90 - 100 per day

We are looking for a patient, caring and confident Specialist Teaching Assistant to join an innovative and inclusive special school in Sheffield that supports neurodiverse young people aged 11–19. The school community values a safe, caring, creative and inspirational learning environment
, where every young person feels they belong, has a voice and can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of communication, interaction, social, emotional and mental health needs. You will help pupils access a personalised curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience and real-world skills.

Your day may include:

• Supporting pupils to access personalised learning across a broad and inclusive curriculum
• Helping pupils engage with learning in ways that match their individual strengths and needs
• Supporting communication, interaction and relationship-building throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• Assisting with structured routines, sensory experiences and social skills development
• Providing mobility support and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, wellbeing and life skills
• Creating a calm, respectful, and supportive learning environment
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and families

We’re seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about working in a specialist setting, understands the importance of empathy and consistency, and believes every young person has potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and associated emotional behaviours
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour with compassion and calm
• A proactive, nurturing and patient approach
• The ability to contribute positively as part of a whole-school team
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Up-to-date Moving & Handling training

• The opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives
• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff community
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training

If you’re ready for a rewarding role within a specialist school that values creativity, inclusion and preparing young people for future success, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown that our standards are exceptional. Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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