SEN Teaching Assistant - South Yorkshire

Do you have the dedication and patience needed to help pupils with complex needs thrive in a trust setting?

Are you eager to join a primary school that prioritises inclusive practice?

Would you love to secure a full-time, rewarding support position?

Randstad Education Leeds connects SEND support staff with long-term opportunities across the network in South Yorkshire. Operating across Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster, primary academies focus on inclusive education, offering structured support networks, sensory spaces, and dedicated SENDCos to assist classroom support staff in delivering outstanding care.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 or small-group support to primary pupils with ASD, ADHD, or SEMH needs.

• Implement individual education plan (IEP) targets in close collaboration with the SENDCo.

• Adapt learning materials and sensory activities to make the curriculum fully accessible.

• Foster emotional regulation, resilience, and self-confidence through positive encouragement.

• Supervise pupils during sensory breaks, lesson transitions, and outdoor play.

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs in school or care settings.

• A compassionate, patient, and highly adaptable approach to managing sensory requirements.

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

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to process one).

• Strong communication and team-working capabilities.

• Reliable weekly pay processed via PAYE.

• Dedicated consultant support focusing on South Yorkshire trust roles.

• Free access to accredited online training courses to build your education profile.

• Exclusive app access to discounts on high-street shopping and groceries.

• Referral bonus scheme offering £300 in vouchers per successful introduction.

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