About the role

Source Supply are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a Sheffield based School that caters for Children aged 4 to 11 with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be working with Children with Special Educational Needs such as Autistic Spectrum conditions and Speech and Language difficulties. This role requires an engaging, proactive, adaptable, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with great communication skills & a want to make a difference in young people’s lives.

You will work as part of a dedicated and committed team that have a child-centred approach in all they do. The school work tirelessly to make sure each of their pupils achieve their potential.

If you have experienced in care, respite, residential, special needs in Adults or any other relevant experience you can transition into a SEND school then we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and training. All successful applicants will:

• Experience in working with children in a school or specialist setting
• A nurturing, patient and consistent approach
• Have referenceable experience working in a school setting.
• Be passionate about education, with a desire to help young people thrive.
• Be an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ideally hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to vehicle.

About Source Supply

Source Supply are local education recruitment specialists, with over 20 years’ experience working with schools and other education settings. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEND settings to recruit exceptional teachers, teaching assistants and other support staff for a range of day-to-day, short and long-term vacancies.

Source Supply welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

What we offer

Source Supply are proud to offer our valued staff:

• Competitive rates of pay, paid PAYE on a weekly basis.
• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• Free online and face-to-face training, plus regular social events
• Local, dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team.
• Generous referral scheme – earn £100 for each successful recommendation.
• A £100 welcome bonus for all staff who register before 31st August 2025.

How to apply

To join us as a teaching assistant, apply via this website or email an up-to-date CV to sheffield@sourcesupply.co.uk. For an informal chat about the role, or more information about Source Supply, call 0114 383 0022.