SEND Teaching Assistant - Perfect for Recent Graduates
- Sheffield
- £90-100 per day
- Temporary
- Full-time
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Start Date: September 2025Just graduated? Ready to make a real difference from day one?If you’ve got the energy, empathy, and curiosity to work with young people with autism, we’ve got a role that could be the perfect first step into education.We’re working with a brilliant SEND school that’s looking for caring, committed Teaching Assistants to join their team in September. You’ll be supporting students with autism, helping them to learn, grow, and feel confident in the classroom.What you’ll be doing:Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and social developmentCreating a calm, positive space where students can thriveSupporting communication, sensory, and behaviour needs with patience and understandingCollaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to give every pupil the best possible dayWhat you’ll need:A recent degree (any subject welcome – psychology, education, and related fields a bonus)A positive, resilient, and proactive approachStrong communication skills and a willingness to learnExperience with children or young people (paid or voluntary) is great, but not essentialWhy this role is worth your yes:Full training provided, including free access to our Thrive Approach course (schools love it!)Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company faffA dedicated consultant who’s with you every step of the wayExperience that will look brilliant on your CV if you’re thinking of teaching, psychology, or SEN careersThis isn’t just about finding your first job after uni. It’s about starting a career where what you do every day really matters.Apply now and let’s get you classroom-ready for September.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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