SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £89 – £105 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Roles Available
Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to support a range of educational settings across Sheffield.

• Providing tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEND needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD)

• Assisting with learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

• Supporting social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Promoting an inclusive and nurturing environment for all learners

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in UK educational settings or other similar settings)

• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 TA, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

• Roles in mainstream and specialist SEND schools across Sheffield

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development through our My-Progression channel

• A supportive community of consultants

• A rewarding and fulfilling career path

• TeacherActive referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and conditions apply*

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can 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 repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.