SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary school) – September 2026 start

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary

Sheffield, S6

£115 per day

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: Long-term

Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only) 8am to 4pm 

Unique School Solutions is supporting a secondary school in the S6 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and talented SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role.

The school is a safe, inclusive community with strong relationships, clear expectations and a shared commitment to helping every pupil thrive. The school offers a broad, well‑sequenced curriculum is delivered by knowledgeable and dedicated staff and is complemented by the strong pastoral support young people need at this stage in their development.

About the school:

• Ofsted ‘Good’ school
• High aspirations for pupils

The role

• Supporting SEND students to access curriculum content within a classroom environment
• Working on a 1:1 basis with students with SEND needs including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and SEMH needs
• Supporting with the design and delivery of educational resources
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Encourage student confidence, independence, and participation
• Working as part of the SEND team
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies at all times

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous/recent experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a school environment
• Experience working with students with a range of SEND needs
• The ability to work with small groups of students supporting learning
• The ability to work with students on a 1:1 basis supporting learning

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 in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 100 FREE, high-quality training courses, across all specialisms and CIPD accredited
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks

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 Offenders 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.