Teaching Assistant - SEND

SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant - Sheffield Full-Time | Primary Schools | Sheffield | Immediate Start Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting children across…

Pay rate £95 – £120/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 30 September 2026

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SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Full-Time | Primary Schools | Sheffield | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting children across primary schools in Sheffield?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant to work across a range of primary school settings, supporting pupils with additional needs both within mainstream classrooms and specialist SEN provisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident TA who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

The Role

As an SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of SEND needs.
Support children within mainstream primary classrooms and specialist SEN units.
Work alongside teachers and other support staff to deliver effective learning support.
Help pupils develop positive behaviour for learning and engagement.
Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions where required.
Support pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs.
Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Promote pupils' independence and confidence.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly supporting pupils with SEND.
Has experience supporting behaviour for learning and managing challenging behaviour positively.
Is confident working with children who may have complex or additional needs.
Can work effectively within both mainstream classrooms and specialist provisions.
Is patient, resilient and passionate about supporting children.
Works well as part of a wider school team.
Is professional, reliable and adaptable.
Holds relevant experience or qualifications as a Teaching Assistant.A Team Teach qualification would be advantageous, particularly for candidates supporting pupils with behavioural or complex needs, but it is not essential.

Why Work With Tradewind Recruitment?

At Tradewind, we want to make working in education as straightforward and rewarding as possible. When you register with us, you'll benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay.
Full-time and long-term opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Free access to National College CPD and training, helping you develop your skills and career.
Easy online registration - complete your registration from home.
Online timesheets for a simple, hassle-free payroll process.
A dedicated and experienced consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
Access to a wide range of schools and opportunities that may not be advertised elsewhere.
PAYE employment - no need to worry about umbrella companies.
Our £100 referral scheme - earn £100 for referring a friend or colleague who registers and works with us.
Access to regular training and professional development opportunities.
Support with finding the right roles to match your experience and career goals.
The opportunity to build valuable experience across a variety of Sheffield primary schools.
The backing of an education recruitment agency with REC Gold accreditation.

Interested?

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to register with Tradewind Recruitment and start accessing fantastic SEN opportunities across Sheffield's primary schools

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