SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham
Pay: £92.63 per day, paid weekly through PAYE
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate and September starts available
You're the calm in the chaos. The encouragement when it's needed most. The person who helps children believe in themselves.
If you're someone who loves making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Protocol Education is looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional needs across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham. Whether you've worked in schools, care, youth work or another support role, your experience could be exactly what our schools are looking for.
No two days are ever the same, and that's what makes this role so rewarding.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
- Working one-to-one and with small groups to help pupils access learning
- Encouraging confidence, independence and positive relationships
- Creating a safe, calm and engaging learning environment
- Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to help every child thrive
We'd love to hear from you if you have
- Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults
- A patient, positive and adaptable approach
- Great communication skills
- A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
Why join Protocol Education?
- £92.63 per day, paid weekly through PAYE, no umbrella companies
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities in specialist SEND schools, mainstream schools and alternative provisions
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and the roles you're looking for
- Quick and easy registration process
- Referral rewards for recommending friends and colleagues
Thrive trained?
If you're already Thrive trained, fantastic, make sure you tell us when you apply.
Not yet? No problem. We offer FREE Thrive training, helping you develop valuable skills that schools love to see. It's a brilliant way to boost your confidence and make your CV stand out.
Ready to make a difference?
Schools across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham are looking for brilliant SEND Teaching Assistants right now.
Apply today and let's find you a role where you can make every day count.
Questions?
If you'd like to know more about the role before applying, email joe.palmer@protocol-education.com and I'll be happy to help.
Safeguarding Statement
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List where applicable), professional reference checks, right to work checks, and any other pre-employment checks required. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and successful applicants are expected to share our commitment to protecting children and young people.