🌟 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