Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield
Pay: £95-£120 per day (depending on experience)
Availability: Monday-Friday, full-time
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

The Role

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for enthusiastic, proactive and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with young people, getting involved in activities and building positive relationships. The role will involve a mixture of classroom support, practical activities and helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

You will be supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working with children or young people.

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEN is highly desirable.

  • Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting individual needs.

  • Able to build positive relationships and encourage pupil engagement.

  • A proactive, patient and resilient approach.

  • Someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on working environment.

  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

  • Available Monday to Friday, full-time.

Pay & Availability

The daily rate will range from £95-£120, depending on experience.

Candidates looking to secure the higher end of the pay scale (£120 per day) will need to demonstrate strong relevant experience and be available to work five days a week, Monday to Friday.

Please note that being a driver and having full Monday-Friday availability are essential requirements.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to:

oliver.blyth@twrecruitment.com