SEND Teaching Assistant – September 2026 start

SEND Teaching Assistant

Unique School Solutions are supporting a school in Sheffield, who are needing to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for some new sites that are opening in September. Working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher, you will be supporting students across Key Stages 2,3 and 4. The role is to start in September and will either be a permanent position or a temp to perm after a 12 week period.

About the school:

– Large school with numerous satellite sites.

– Diverse community which the school serves.

– Ofsted rated “Good” school.

– Supportive and well organised leadership team.

Essential requirements for the role:

– Teaching Assistant qualification beneficial but not essential.

– Previous experience working with children/young adults for at least 3 months in the last 2 years. This doesn’t have to be in a school.

– The ability to build rapport with learners from a diverse background and with a range of needs.

– The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative.

– Experience with Phonics is advantageous.

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

– The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish.

– Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay.

– Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses.

– Refer a friend scheme.

– Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools.

– The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools.

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.