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Posted 23 July, 2026

Teaching Assistant Jobs in Sheffield

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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. '05;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. 🎁 Refer a Friend - Earn £250 in Vouchers! 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. * *(T&Cs apply) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)