Teaching Assistant - SEND

SEND Teaching Assistant - Sheffield SEND Teaching Assistant | Sheffield | Primary Schools | Flexible Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children…

Pay rate £95 – £120/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 15 September 2026

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

SEND Teaching Assistant | Sheffield | Primary Schools | Flexible Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a variety of primary schools across Sheffield.

We work with schools across the city, giving you the opportunity to find work that suits your experience, availability and preferred setting. Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a full-time role, we can offer flexible opportunities throughout the school year.

What will you be doing?

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting individual pupils, small groups or working alongside the wider classroom team. The children you support may have a range of additional needs, including:

Autism and communication difficulties
ADHD
SEMH
Moderate learning difficulties
Challenging or complex behaviour
Additional learning and developmental needsYou'll play an important role in helping pupils engage with their learning, develop independence and feel settled and supported within school.

Who are we looking for?

We're particularly interested in hearing from Teaching Assistants who have previous experience supporting children with SEND.

This could have been gained in:

Mainstream primary schools
Specialist SEND schools
Alternative education settings
One-to-one or small-group support rolesYou don't necessarily need a formal SEND qualification if you have strong practical experience. A Team Teach qualification or similar behaviour management/de-escalation training would be a significant advantage, particularly for pupils who require additional behavioural support.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who are patient, resilient and confident building positive relationships with children.

Why choose Tradewind?

Joining Tradewind gives you more than just access to individual vacancies. We work with a large network of schools and major education trusts across Sheffield, including schools operating through the GCA framework.

As a Tradewind Teaching Assistant, you'll benefit from:

Free access to The National College with hundreds of CPD courses and training opportunities
Access to a wide range of Sheffield primary and SEND schools
Opportunities to work across some of the city's largest school trusts
Flexible assignments to fit around your availability
Part-time and full-time opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
PAYE employment - no umbrella company
A dedicated consultant who knows the Sheffield education market
Support throughout your registration and placements
The potential to secure longer-term and permanent positions

Getting registered is easy

We keep the registration process as straightforward as possible, and in most cases you can complete your registration from the comfort of your own home.

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today wiht your full CV and speak to the Tradewind Recruitment team about the SEND opportunities currently available across Sheffield's primary schools

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