SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield

Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about making a difference? Do you want to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a caring primary school environment?
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. Our hub offers a highly supportive environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional complex needs, ensuring they receive personalized care and education in both mainstream and SEN-specific schools in Sheffield.

About the Role:

• Provide support to students with EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans) who have ASD and other SEN needs.
• Work within dynamic classrooms, offering hands-on assistance in a structured environment.
• Assist with personal care and feeding as part of the daily routine.
• Help create an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to implement individualized learning and care plans.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A strong understanding of SEN and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to meet the needs of high-support pupils.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact – help children reach their full potential.
• Ongoing training and development – enhance your skills in a specialized setting.
• Work within a supportive, experienced team of passionate professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role – where every small success is celebrated.

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team helping children with high needs succeed, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step toward a meaningful career!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.