Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistants – Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: After the Easter break (earlier start possible for the right candidate)

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a highly respected specialist secondary setting in Sheffield that supports students with a wide range of additional needs.

About the School

This is a well-established, inclusive specialist school providing high-quality education for pupils with a variety of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The school offers a nurturing environment where staff work collaboratively to help every learner develop confidence, gain independence, and achieve their full potential.

The school is part of a forward-thinking educational trust committed to professional development, innovation, and creating supportive working environments.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with a range of SEN needs in both classroom and small-group settings
• Build positive and trusting relationships to promote engagement and progress
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet individual needs
• Work closely with teachers and wider support teams to maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Help promote independence, emotional regulation, and communication skills

Experience Required

We are seeking individuals with proven experience supporting children or young people with the types of needs catered for at the school, such as:

• Autism and social communication needs
• Moderate or complex learning needs
• Social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
• Speech and language or sensory needs

Experience in specialist or mainstream settings is welcome.

Desirable Training / Skills

Additional training is beneficial and may include:

• Autism awareness
• Team-Teach or positive behaviour support approaches
• Communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton)
• Understanding of sensory processing needs

If you haven’t completed these yet, the school actively supports professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathy, patience, and resilience
• A proactive, team-focused approach
• A genuine desire to support young people with additional needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, specialist environment and develop your career within SEN education. xbpsjku Roles start after the Easter break, with the possibility of an earlier start date for the right candidate.