SEN Teaching assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Schools (Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Roles)
Salary: £90 – £105 per day
Location: Sheffield

About Teach Match Recruitment

Teach Match Recruitment specialises in placing skilled education professionals into supportive specialist school environments. We are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and SEN Support staff to work in specialist schools across Sheffield, supporting pupils with complex and additional needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in specialist education and are seeking flexible or long-term opportunities, this could be the ideal role for you.

Why Work with Teach Match Recruitment?

Dedicated Consultant: Ongoing, personalised support from your own recruitment specialist.
Competitive Pay Rates: Competitive daily pay based on experience and specialist SEN skills.
Exclusive Specialist School Partnerships: Access to a range of high-quality specialist school placements across Sheffield.
Professional Development: Ongoing SEN and specialist-school CPD, including behaviour management and additional needs training.

Job Overview

We are seeking committed, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in specialist school settings, including those with ASD, SEMH, ADHD, PMLD and complex learning needs. Roles are available on a day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, emotional wellbeing and development in a structured, supportive environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex special educational needs.
Support pupils with communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and behaviour.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary teams to implement EHCP targets.
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs within specialist settings.
Promote a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to reviews and reports where required.
Follow all safeguarding and specialist school procedures to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.
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