🏫 Who You’ll Work With
We’re supporting a brilliant mix of SEND schools across Sheffield and surrounding areas—from Rotherham to Don Valley and parts of Barnsley. These schools are doing amazing work with pupils who have autism, SEMH, PMLD and complex needs—and they’re looking for kind, capable Teaching Assistants to join their team.
🌟 Your Role Could Include
- Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups
- Helping with communication tools and sensory regulation
- Creating calm, structured learning environments
- Working alongside SENCOs, therapists, and families
- Using (or training in) trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
🤩 What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in SEND settings—or a real passion to get started
- A calm, confident presence with strong communication skills
- Someone proactive, patient and always ready to help
- Thrive trained? Brilliant. Not yet? We’ll help you get there—for free
Why Protocol Education?
- Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella faff
- FREE Thrive training and CPD access
- Local consultants who actually listen
- Opportunities that match your experience, location and values
- Referral rewards when you bring along brilliant colleagues
📩 Sound Like You?
Apply now or get in touch to chat through the roles near you—there’s something special about finding the right school, and we’ll help you do just that.
🔒 Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also conduct thorough referencing and vetting prior to placements.