SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield Special Schools - Full Time Only Are you passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, supported, and able to thrive? Sheffield''s special schools are looking for caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams.Location: Sheffield (various sites: S8, S11, S2, S10, S5 and more )Contract: Full-Time Age Range: Various ages and needs across the different schoolsAbout the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you''ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, and communication challenges. Every day is different, and the role suits someone who is patient, adaptable, and motivated by making a positive impact.What We re Looking For You don t need school experience to be considered many of our most successful SEND TAs come from backgrounds such as: Care work Support work with vulnerable people or young adults Youth work or mentoring Volunteering with children in crisis or Supportive community roles If you ve supported people with emotional or behavioural needs, or you re simply someone who naturally brings empathy and calm to challenging situations, this role could be a great fit.What You ll Be Doing Supporting pupils in lessons, helping them engage and feel confident Encouraging independence and helping develop key life skills Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs Bringing enthusi