SEN Teaching Assistant, Sheffield

  • Location: Sheffield
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £80 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions are currently recruiting Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive in an educational setting.

Roles are available on a daily supply, short-term and long-term basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

  • Support pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
  • Work one-to-one or in small groups to support learning and development
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
  • Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
  • Support pupils with personal care where required
  • Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should:

  • Have experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or alternative settings)
  • Be patient, nurturing and resilient
  • Have strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
  • Be able to provide relevant references

Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Teaching Assistant qualification, or SEN training) are desirable but not essential.

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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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