SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S2 £100 per day Start date: 1st September 2025 Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8am to 4pm Unique School Solutions are supporting a school in the S2 area of Sheffield who are needing Teaching Assistants to work across school, supporting vulnerable/disengaged students and students with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties. The role will be working alongside other Teaching Assistants within the classroom under the direction of the teacher. The role is to start in September 2025 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks. About the school: * Supports students from Year 1 to Year 11 * Diverse community which the school serves * \”Good\” school in all areas – Ofsted * Supportive and well organised leadership team * Follow Read Write Inc phonics scheme Essential requirements for the role: * Previous experience working within a Pupil Referral Unit, Young Offenders Institution or alternative provision is preferable * Strong behaviour management skills * The ability to build rapport with young learners * The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from: * The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish * Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay * Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses * Refer a friend scheme * Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools * The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS. Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay