SEN Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

Do you have an innate ability to connect with young minds and guide them through sensory or learning challenges?

Are you looking to advance your special educational needs career in a supportive North Sheffield school?

Would you thrive in a dedicated 1:1 support role starting this September?

Randstad Education Leeds provides specialist guidance to help SEND support staff secure placements in primary settings across South Yorkshire. Located in North Sheffield near Hillsborough and Chapeltown, this primary school is recognised for its outstanding pastoral care and specialized nurture groups. The setting includes modern sensory areas and works with an interdisciplinary team to support children with varied learning needs.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary pupil with complex needs, such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH.

• Implement structured individual education and behavior plans in partnership with the SENDCo.

• Assist in adapting classroom resources and activities to make learning accessible and engaging.

• Support emotional regulation and promote pupil independence through structured routines and praise.

• Record student progress observations and report insights directly to the teaching team.

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEND), in care or school settings.

• A patient, warm, and highly resilient personality capable of managing varied learning needs.

• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics).

• An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a check).

• Strong team player skills with a proactive approach to daily school life.

• Consistent weekly pay structured via PAYE.

• Dedicated recruitment consultant focusing on South Yorkshire SEND roles.

• Free specialized training resources, including Team Teach and Autism Awareness modules.

• Lifestyle discounts on everyday purchases via the Randstad app.

• £300 refer-a-friend scheme for successful referrals.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4