Sen Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Temporary / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100–£120 per day, dependent on experience

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEMH School

PK Education are looking to recruit a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Sheffield supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils who require additional support to engage successfully with education.

The school provides specialist education for pupils aged 7–16, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The setting takes a highly personalised and nurturing approach, with a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, developing pupils’ confidence and supporting their social, emotional and academic development.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning and make positive progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Building strong, positive and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Helping pupils access personalised learning activities and the wider curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Supporting pupils during transitions and throughout the school day.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to follow individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Providing feedback on pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is:

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Flexible and able to adapt your approach to individual pupils.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Previous experience working within SEN, SEMH, alternative provision, PRU or a specialist school environment would be highly beneficial. Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour will also be considered.

What PK Education Offer

As a valued member of PK Education, you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free continuing professional development (CPD).
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to work within a range of schools across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
• CV and interview advice and support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

PK Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks and will need to hold, or be prepared to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Jim at PK Education:
Email: [email removed]
Telephone: [phone removed]

Apply today to discuss this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity and other roles available across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.