SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary School

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary School

Location: Sheffield

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience and school budget

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary school in Sheffield, supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive educational environment where staff make a genuine difference to young people's lives, helping them develop their confidence, communication skills and independence.

The Role

You will be supporting pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting teaching staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning activities.
• Assisting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate their emotions.
• Providing personal care, including feeding and hygiene support, where required.
• Supporting pupils with moving and handling, following appropriate training and guidance.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Are patient, compassionate and resilient when working with pupils with complex needs.
• Can build positive relationships and adapt their approach to individual pupils.
• Are comfortable supporting personal care needs, or willing to undertake the necessary training.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable and available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties, or complex behavioural and communication needs would be particularly beneficial.
• Candidates do not need to have every specialist qualification already in place, as relevant training can be provided where required.

Pay and Benefits

• £95-£120 per day, depending on experience and the school's budget.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN setting.
• Support from a dedicated SEN consultant at Tradewind Recruitment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's development and independence.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills through relevant training.
• Please note: The higher end of the pay scale is reserved for candidates with solid, relevant SEN experience who are available to work full-time. The final rate offered will also depend on the school's budget.