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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant\n\nLocation: Sheffield\n\nStart date: ASAP\n\nSalary: £89 - £99 per day\n\nAre you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?\nDo you have a big heart with a passion to make a difference in children’s and young people’s lives?\nA unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join a specialist school in High Peak as a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and eager to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young adults with complex learning needs.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students aged 2 to 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication challenges, and complex behaviours associated with learning disabilities. Working within small class sizes and with high staff-to-pupil ratios, you will:\n\nCollaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.\nSupport pupils in their learning and personal development, ensuring their needs are met with care and sensitivity.\nAssist with communication strategies, including the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools.\nFoster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe and valued.\nContribute to the management of complex behaviours, implementing strategies that promote positive outcomes.\nAdapt to the specific needs of individual pupils, including sensory, physical, and cognitive requirements.\nAbout You\n\nThe ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will have:\n\nExperience working with children or young adults with SEND, particularly PMLD or complex learning needs.\nA genuine passion for working in a specialist educational setting and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.\nKnowledge of or willingness to learn about alternative communication methods and sensory integration strategies.\nPatience, empathy, and resilience to support pupils in overcoming challenges and achieving their full potential.\nIn return for the above you can expect to receive:\n\nA dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process\nGuaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*\nCPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel\nMarket leading rates of pay\nTeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Condition apply*\nOur staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.\n\nIf you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.\n\nEMAIL: \n\nCONTACT NUMBER : (phone number removed)\n\nAll applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.\n\nRegistration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.
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