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SEND Teaching Assistant
Sheffield - Full time / Part Time Positions Available
£420 - £445 per week (based on 5-day week)
Are you currently working in care, education, social services, or as a support worker? Ready to channel your skills into a rewarding educational role? Apply now! Your experience supporting individuals with diverse needs will make a significant impact on our students’ lives.
The School and Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist schools in Sheffield, focusing on supporting children with autism, ADHD, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and communication difficulties. In this role, you will collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and professionals to create individualised learning plans, fostering a calm and supportive atmosphere that encourages each child to thrive both academically and personally. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with students and adapting teaching strategies to meet their diverse needs. We value patience, understanding, and a flexible approach to learning, ensuring that each student feels valued and included. Ideal candidates will have significant experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly in autism, ADHD, and PMLD, or a willingness to undergo training in these areas.
Requirements
The desired Candidate will have:
- Experience working with children with SEND and communication difficulties.
- Demonstrated patience and empathy in addressing diverse learning and behavioural challenges.
- Relevant qualifications and experience in education or related fields.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with teachers, parents, and professionals.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
- Access to free courses such as Team Teach.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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