SEN Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a mainstream school in Sheffield?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across supportive mainstream schools throughout Sheffield. This is a temporary, flexible ongoing supply opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: -92.56 - -100 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs within mainstream schools across Sheffield. Support may include working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role would suit someone who has a good understanding of SEN and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs. Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or other additional needs would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN within mainstream classrooms
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help pupils access the curriculum and engage with learning
• Support pupils'' communication, confidence and independence
• Encourage positive behaviour using appropriate strategies
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
• Follow safeguarding and school policies

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar
• Understanding of a range of additional needs
• Patient, calm and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• Relevant SEN qualifications or training are desirable

What Academics Offer

• Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Sheffield
• Competitive daily rates
• Variety of welcoming mainstream schools
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• ASAP / flexible start dates
• Up to -75 Love2Shop vouchers through our refer-a-friend scheme

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible opportunities in Sheffield, we''d love to hear from you. Academics can offer temporary ongoing supply work across a variety of mainstream schools in Sheffield.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.