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SEND Teaching Assistant

Temporary

Sheffield

Pay - £420 - £445 per week 

Start date: 6th January 2025 – December 2025

The Role and School

This role will be in a supportive and inclusive school based in Sheffield, dedicated to providing high-quality education for children aged 11 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs such as autism spectrum disorders, severe learning difficulties, sensory processing issues, physical disabilities, speech and language impairments, emotional and behavioural disorders, and health conditions that impact learning. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in implementing individualised education plans and adapting activities to meet the diverse learning requirements of each student. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with lesson preparations, setting up engaging learning environments, and providing both one-on-one and group support during various activities. You will help manage classroom behaviour with positive reinforcement strategies and provide additional guidance to pupils who require extra support, ensuring they feel included and motivated.

Requirements

The desired SEND Teaching Assistant will have.

Experience with SEND: Previous experience working with children with special needs.
Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training and development in SEND
Patience and Empathy: Understanding and compassionate approach to support.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust support based on individual student needs.
What we offer
As a Classroom Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: 

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.
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 SEND 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 us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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