Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day genuinely makes a difference? We are working with a specialist primary school in Sheffield that is urgently seeking Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism. This role is ideal for individuals from support work, residential care, sports coaching, youth work, or graduate backgrounds who are passionate about helping children with additional needs to thrive in a nurturing, structured environment.
The school supports primary-aged pupils with autism and complex needs, offering a calm, child-centred approach that focuses on communication, emotional regulation, and social development. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, build independence, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.
About the role:You will be supporting pupils with a range of needs, including:
*Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), both verbal and non-verbal
*Learning difficulties
*Complex needs and sensory processing challenges
The school welcomes applicants who have experience supporting children with autism or who demonstrate a strong passion for special educational needs. Experience in support work, residential care, sports coaching, youth work, or working with children will be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will:*Be proactive, patient, and adaptable
*Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (professional or personal)
*Be confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff
*Show enthusiasm for supporting pupils’ learning, communication, and emotional development
*Have a calm and consistent approach to behaviour and routines
Experience delivering workshops, practical activities, or Theatre in Education (TIE) is advantageous but not essential.
About us:We are Engage Education, one of the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agencies, placing professional development and ongoing support at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
*Free CPD sessions
*Your own dedicated consultant
*A £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend
How to apply:You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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