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Urgent Hiring: Secondary School Teaching Assistants - Sheffield (SEN Support)
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) ?
Hays Education is urgently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Secondary School Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and specialist secondary schools in Sheffield.
✅Why Work with Hays Education?
Immediate Start Available - We need Teaching Assistants now!
Diverse School Settings - Gain experience in both mainstream and SEN settings
Career Support - Ongoing training, CV consultations, and professional development.
Flexible Work Options - Choose from temporary, long-term, or permanent roles.
🎓 Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and group support for students with special educational needs (SEN).
Assist in delivering Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC plan).
Support classroom teachers with behaviour management and student engagement.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Collaborate with SEN professionals, including speech therapists and educational psychologists.
Track and report on student progress and development.
📋 Requirements:
Essential: Experience working with children, ideally in an SEN setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive, adaptable, and compassionate approach.
💷 What We Offer:
Competitive pay: Up to £120/day + holiday pay (PAYE or Umbrella)
Access to the Hays Education App - manage time sheets, training, and benefits
£250 referral bonus for recommending a friend *
Free CV consultation and career advice from a dedicated education consultant
📢 Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference in Sheffield schools, click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and get started.Not the right fit? Contact us for a confidential discussion about other education roles in South Yorkshire.
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Know someone perfect for a Teaching Assistant role? Refer them to Hays and receive £250 in high street vouchers when they complete 20 days of work. *
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