SEND Teaching Assistant (Mainstream Primary School) in Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, S36
Role: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND Hub within a mainstream primary school in Sheffield (S36).

This rewarding full-time role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, primarily Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, including supporting some non-verbal learners. The successful candidate will work closely with the SEND team to help pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and thrive within a nurturing and structured environment.

• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs on both a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist non-verbal pupils using communication strategies and resources.
• Help deliver tailored learning activities to meet individual education and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals, and parents/carers.
• Support pupils both within the SEND Hub and during integration into mainstream classroom activities where appropriate.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Has experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or ADHD.
• Is patient, adaptable, and able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Understands the importance of consistency, routine, and positive behaviour support.
• Can confidently work as part of a wider SEND team.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Has experience within education, care, youth work, residential support, or a similar setting.

• A long-term full-time position with an immediate start.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
• A supportive school leadership team and SEND provision.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Protocol Education consultant throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term role within a specialist SEND setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a fantastic Sheffield primary school and help pupils reach their full potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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