SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Contract: Flexible (Day-to-Day or Long-Term)
Pay: £85 - £100 per day
Start date: Immediate start
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join our team and work with primary schools across Sheffield, offering support on a flexible day-to-day basis or in long-term positions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
* Assist in delivering personalised education plans (EHCPs) to meet individual pupil needs.
* Encourage the development of social, emotional, and academic skills in a nurturing environment.
* Work collaboratively with class teachers and SEND coordinators to create an inclusive classroom.
* Support pupils during classroom activities, small group interventions, and one-to-one sessions.
* Promote positive behaviour management and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a school setting.
* A strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with additional needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with pupils and colleagues.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of each child.
* A proactive and flexib...