Connex - West Yorkshire
SEND Teaching Assistant | Flexible Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Roles | Sheffield | Weekly PAYE
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: Immediate & September 2026 Starts Available
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Why Work with Connex Education?
✔ Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
✔ Competitive rates of pay
✔ Flexible assignments to fit around your availability and lifestyle
✔ Opportunities within specialist SEND schools and mainstream schools with dedicated SEND provision
✔ Free access to our SEND Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses
✔ Wellbeing support and practical classroom refresher training
✔ Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant
✔ Roles available throughout the academic year
Make a Difference in SEND Education
Are you an enthusiastic and caring SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs?
Connex Education partners with a variety of specialist SEND schools, alongside primary and secondary schools with specialist SEND provisions, across Sheffield. We are looking to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants for flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent positions.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting children or young people in education, care, residential settings, youth work or other roles involving additional learning needs and disabilities.
Whether you’re hoping to expand your SEND experience, secure a long-term role or enjoy the flexibility that supply work offers, we’ll work closely with you to find opportunities that suit your skills and career goals.
With immediate and September 2026 vacancies available, now is the ideal time to join our growing team.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes in school.
Depending on the setting, your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to individual learning needs
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support learning across the classroom
• Promoting pupils’ independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Following behaviour support strategies and individual learning plans
• Encouraging participation in lessons, interventions and enrichment activities
• Developing positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
About Our Partner Schools
We work alongside a diverse range of specialist SEND schools and inclusive mainstream schools across Sheffield, all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
Our partner schools offer:
• Experienced and approachable leadership teams
• Safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environments
• A strong focus on pupil wellbeing and personal development
• Excellent specialist facilities and support services
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams
• A commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for every learner
Working within SEND can be incredibly rewarding, offering the opportunity to have a lasting and meaningful impact on pupils’ education and personal development.
Who We’re Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for:
• Experienced SEND Teaching Assistants
• Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Candidates from care, residential support, youth work or similar child-focused backgrounds
• Individuals with experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, PMLD or SEMH needs
• Professionals looking to develop a long-term career within SEND education
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
• The Right to Work in the UK
Please Note
Due to the nature of these roles, preference will be given to candidates with previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs within education, care, residential support, youth work or similar settings. Applicants must also have the Right to Work in the UK and successfully complete all safer recruitment checks.
Apply Today
We’re currently recruiting for immediate and September 2026 opportunities across Sheffield.
Whether you’re searching for flexible supply work, a long-term placement or your next rewarding role within SEND education, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application today and one of our specialist education consultants will contact you to discuss your experience, preferred settings and availability before introducing you to suitable opportunities across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
Safeguarding Statement
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and all relevant safeguarding legislation.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We respect and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.