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SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School

Location: Sheffield
Contract: Temporary | Full-time | Term-time only
Daily Rate: £98 – £108 per day (dependent on experience)

PK Education is working in partnership with special schools across the Sheffield area to recruit experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants. We are seeking flexible, reliable, and compassionate individuals to support students with a wide range of severe and complex needs.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for candidates with prior experience in special schools or similar SEND settings.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the class teacher in delivering tailored learning to pupils with SEND

Work with primary and secondary-aged students with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD, ASD, and non-verbal / pre-verbal communication needs

Build trusted, nurturing relationships to create a safe and positive learning environment

Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement in learning

Take a hands-on, flexible approach, adapting support to meet individual needs

Assist with personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

Proven experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally within a special school or similar setting

A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Experience supporting pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties, and complex needs

A passionate, patient, and enthusiastic approach to SEND education

A strong understanding of SEND strategies and personalised learning support

Desirable (But Not Essential)

Training or experience in MAKATON, PECS, visual aids

Experience with PEG feeding and hoist use

GNVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or SEND Diploma

Additional SEND-specific training

Safeguarding

A Child & Adult Workforce DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

What PK Education Offers

Competitive daily rates (£98–£108), based on experience

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with severe and complex needs

Ongoing support and professional development

A recruitment partner committed to matching you with the right school and role

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Amy O'Brien
(phone number removed)
✉ amy

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