SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield

Are you committed to supporting children with additional needs and helping them access learning in a meaningful way? A supportive and inclusive school in Dinnington is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The school is a welcoming and structured environment that prioritises individual support and inclusive practice. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils with special educational needs are fully supported both academically and emotionally. There is a strong focus on consistency, patience, and building positive, trusting relationships with learners.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. You will assist the class teacher in adapting activities, supporting behaviour, and ensuring each child receives the guidance they need to progress confidently.

• Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted learning activities
• Provide one-to-one support where required to help pupils stay engaged
• Help manage behaviour and promote positive learning routines
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in lessons
• Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals when needed

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN
• A calm, patient, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs
• A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist school environment in Dinnington.

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at  at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.