Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Sheffield | Start your career where it really matters
Thinking about a future in educational psychology, therapy, or SEND teaching? Start here.
We’re looking for brilliant psychology graduates to support children with additional needs in our Sheffield schools. Whether it’s Autism, SEMH, or PMLD, this is a chance to gain hands-on experience that truly makes a difference—while building the skills you’ll use for life.
No two days are the same. You’ll be part of a close-knit team supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping with interventions, and making school a safe and inspiring place for every child.
This could be a great fit if you…
• Have a patient, positive, and flexible mindset
• Are curious about SEND and love to learn on the job
• Have experience (paid or voluntary) working with children or adults with additional needs—or you’re keen to build that experience
• Hold (or are willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils with special educational needs in-class and during interventions
• Working 1:1 with students or in small groups
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Creating calm, consistent learning spaces
• Helping every pupil feel included and empowered
Why join Protocol Education?
✅ Competitive pay (PAYE—no umbrella hassle)
✅ FREE in-person CPD and SEND training
✅ Your own online lounge to manage bookings and availability
✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who’s with you all the way
✅ Brilliant schools and long-term opportunities to grow
Want to build a career in SEND and make an impact while you do it?
Chat to Sophie on 0114 252 1970 or drop her an email: sophie.smith@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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