1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 4 (SEND Support)

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311022675
Salary: £90 - £105/day
Job Published: 03 February 2026

🌟 1:1 Teaching Assistant Required – Support for Year 4 child (SEND Support)

📍 Location: S36, North Sheffield
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💼 Contract: Full-time, Long-term
💰 Pay: £90-105 per day (PAYE)

 

Do you have a calm, confident approach and a knack for bringing out the best in children who need a little extra support?

We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 4 pupil with Autism. This is a full-time role in a warm and welcoming primary school in S36, where your support will make a real difference to one child’s school journey.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Providing consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day
  • Using de-escalation strategies to help the pupil regulate emotions and stay engaged
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning to meet individual needs
  • Encouraging positive relationships, emotional resilience, and confidence in learning
  • Supporting behaviour plans and contributing to a safe, structured environment

 

About you:

  • Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, trauma, or challenging behaviour (school or alternative setting)
  • Patience, empathy, and a positive mindset
  • Thrive-trained or willing to complete Protocol Education’s free Thrive training (which schools love!)
  • Resilient and ready to be a trusted adult for a pupil who needs one most

 

What you’ll get from us:

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
  • Free CPD through our online training academy
  • Ongoing support from a friendly local consultant who genuinely listens
  • Opportunities to develop your skills across SEND and mainstream settings
  • £250 referral bonus if you refer a friend to us 

 

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or reach out to your local South Yorkshire branch in Sheffield for more info