Nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School

Description

Nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School

Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield

Pay: £95-£125 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a warm, patient and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs and understands the importance of building trust, creating strong relationships and providing consistent support.

The successful candidate will support pupils who may have autism, severe learning difficulties, communication needs, SEMH needs and complex behavioural needs.

The Role

You will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting pupils with their learning and development

Helping children manage emotions and regulate their behaviour

Providing reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day

Supporting communication and social development

Encouraging pupils to develop independence and confidence

Helping manage behaviours of concern in a calm and consistent manner

Working closely with teachers and wider support staff

Following individual education, behaviour and support plans

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, patient and nurturing and who genuinely wants to make a difference.

Previous SEN experience would be highly desirable, particularly experience supporting children with complex or severe additional needs. xjnqpsq

We would also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience in:

Teaching Assistant roles

Care and residential support

Youth work

Healthcare

Childcare

Support work

Behavioural or emotional supportYou will need to be resilient, remain calm under pressure and understand that building a relationship with a pupil can be just as important as supporting their academic progress.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children or young people

A genuine passion for working within SEN

A calm, patient and nurturing personality

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs

The ability to remain consistent when faced with challenging behaviour

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate

What We Offer

£95-£125 per day, depending on experience

Full-time, term-time working

The opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting

Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN Consultant

Opportunities to develop your SEN experience

A rewarding role where your support can make a genuine difference

How to Apply

If you are a nurturing, caring and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your updated CV to:

Oliver Blyth - SEN Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment

Ad ID: 5418831578