Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Posting date:	06 January 2026
Salary:	£90 to £100 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 February 2026
Location:	S10
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	SENDTASHEFF-89852

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant

Sheffield – Special Schools

Location: Sheffield (various sites including S8, S11, S2, S10, S5 and surrounding areas)

Contract: Full-time (we are one of the largest educational recruitment agencies, supporting Sheffield Special Schools with day to day/ long term / temp to perm / permanent bookings, those who do well are often kept on or taken on perm at the end of their booking)

Age Range: A range of ages and needs, depending on the school

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day lives of pupils with additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and moderate to severe learning difficulties. No two days are the same, and the impact you make is immediate and meaningful.

You’ll be there to support learning, build confidence, and help pupils develop independence in a calm, structured, and encouraging environment.

Who We’re Hoping to Hear From

You don’t need school-based experience to apply. Many of our strongest SEND Teaching Assistants come from backgrounds such as:

• Care or support work

  
  

• Youth work

  
  

• Working with vulnerable children, young people, or adults

  
  

• Community or voluntary roles

  
  

  If you’re patient, empathetic, and comfortable supporting individuals who may display emotional or behavioural challenges, this could be a great next step for you.

  What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting pupils in lessons and helping them stay engaged

    
    

  • Encouraging independence and everyday life skills

    
    

  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

    
    

  • Assisting with a mix of classroom, practical, and outdoor activities

    
    

  • Helping create a safe, positive environment where pupils feel valued and understood

    
    What We Value

    • A calm, caring, and reliable approach

      
      

    • A genuine interest in supporting children with SEND

      
      

    • The ability to stay patient and positive during challenging moments

      
      

    • A desire to make a real difference, not just “do a job”

      
      

      This is a rewarding opportunity to gain experience in specialist education while supporting pupils who truly benefit from consistency, encouragement, and compassion.

      Driving licence preferred

      To apply or to find out more, please send your CV to:
      emma.faulkner@teacheractive.com

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.