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SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield

We are looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential.

The Role:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
  • Assist students with their learning, communication, and personal development
  • Support the classroom teacher in creating an inclusive learning environment
  • Help manage behaviour and promote confidence and independence
  • Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable
  • A caring, patient, and supportive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
  • Relevant SEN or Teaching Assistant qualifications are advantageous

What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive school environment
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Apply today to support and inspire pupils with special educational needs.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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