Job Description

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants Needed for Long-Term Roles in Sheffield - September Start

Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas

Role: SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Working Pattern: Flexible opportunities from part-time to full-time (up to 5 days per week)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a number of welcoming mainstream primary schools across Sheffield who are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September. We have a range of exciting long-term opportunities available for candidates who have experience supporting pupils with SEND and want to make a real difference to children's learning and development.

In these roles, you will provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop key social and emotional skills. You will work both inside the classroom alongside teachers and in smaller intervention or breakout spaces to provide focused support where it is needed most.

About the Role:

Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties, and behavioural needs

Delivering one-to-one and small group support to help children achieve their learning goals

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff

Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and positive relationships

Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them regulate their behaviour

Creating a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment

We Are Looking For:

An experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of SEND

Someone who has supported children with additional needs within a school or similar setting

A patient, approachable, and resilient individual who can remain calm in challenging situations

A confident communicator who can quickly build trust with pupils

Someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives

Why Register with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, working with schools across Sheffield and nationwide. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding support to our candidates and helping education professionals find rewarding roles.

When you join Tradewind, you will receive:

Access to a wide selection of long-term, temporary, and permanent SEN opportunities

A dedicated education consultant who will support you throughout your placement journey

Competitive rates of pay based on your experience and qualifications

Free access to The National College, offering thousands of professional development courses

Opportunities to complete CPD training to enhance your career prospects

Expert support with your CV, applications, and interview preparation

A quick and straightforward registration process

Regular updates on suitable vacancies in Sheffield schools

Weekly pay with an easy online timesheet system

The support of a trusted recruitment agency with strong relationships across the education sector

Whether you are looking for full-time work or a role that fits around your availability, we have opportunities to suit a variety of circumstances.

Register with Tradewind Recruitment today and take the next step towards a rewarding SEN support role in Sheffield schools starting this September