Teaching Assistant
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Sheffield
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £100 - £120 per day
Job Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant - Year 6 Support (Primary Schools)
Availability: Minimum 3 days per week
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Do you have a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) succeed at a critical stage of their education? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work with Year 6 pupils across primary schools in Sheffield, providing focused support in the run-up to SATs and the transition into secondary school.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils, building trust, and helping children grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.
About the Role: * Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group support to Year 6 pupils with SEND

* Supporting pupils academically in preparation for SATs, adapting tasks to meet individual learning needs

* Helping children manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop positive learning behaviours

* Working collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to deliver structured interventions

* Supporting pupils with organisational and transition skills ahead of their move to secondary school

About You: * Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, ideally within a school, SEND provision, care, youth work, or similar environment

* Calm, patient, and adaptable, with a nurturing but structured approach

* Confident supporting pupils during periods of pressure and change

* Available to work at least 3 days per week

* A Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment? * Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly

* Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle

* Access to FREE professional development and training, including SEND and behaviour support

* Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant

* Opportunities to work across a range of schools and settings

* Easy-to-use online timesheets and payroll system

* Routes into long-term and permanent roles

* £100 referral reward when you introduce a friend (T&Cs apply)

If you are ready to support Year 6 pupils with SEND in Sheffield and want a role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
Job number 3441529

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Company Details:
, Tradewind Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a ...
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