Graduate Teaching Assistant – Special Needs Schools (Temp to Perm)
Location: Sheffield
Day Rate: 84-95 per day
⏳ Contract: Temp-to-Perm (initial agency placement with potential for a permanent role)
Start Date: September - sooner if interested
Are you a passionate graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your skills for a future career in teaching, psychology, or therapy?
We are working with a range of special needs schools looking for enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and other additional needs. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, meaning you’ll start as an agency worker, with the potential to secure a permanent contract with the school.
What You’ll Be Doing:
✔ Supporting students with their learning and personal development in both group and one-to-one settings
✔ Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, tailored lessons
✔ Encouraging independence, confidence, and social skills in students
✔ Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a positive learning environment
✔ Helping with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field (all graduates welcome!)
✅ A genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs
✅ Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
✅ A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students’ needs
✅ Experience working with children (volunteering, tutoring, mentoring, or previous roles) is beneficial but not essential
What We Offer:
Full training and CPD opportunities to help you develop key skills
A supportive network of schools and education professionals
A clear pathway to a permanent role for the right candidates
Hands-on experience in a rewarding SEN environment
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the first step in your SEN career, apply today!
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, build connections, and secure a long-term role in special education. Apply now and start making a difference!
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.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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