SEN Teaching Assistant
Hatfield Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6HY10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
29 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,730.00 - £22,428.00 Annually (Actual)
SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
Make a Lasting Impact – SEN Teaching Assistant Needed at Hatfield Primary Academy. Term Time Only.
This is a Fixed-Term position until August 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported? Hatfield Primary Academy is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and work closely with pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
- Work closely with individual pupils or small groups, following personalised learning plans.
- Support the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions.
- Monitor and report on pupil progress and well-being.
- Assist with classroom organisation, displays, and basic administrative tasks.
- Use ICT and other resources to support differentiated learning and promote independence.
This role profile is not exhaustive. Full details are available in the job description and person specification.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a good standard of general education (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Has experience supporting children with special educational needs in a primary school setting.
- Understands the needs of pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
- Is patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education.
- Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Is confident in managing behaviour positively and constructively.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Is willing to undertake relevant training, including First Aid and SEN-specific CPD.
What We Offer
- Pupils who are enthusiastic, caring, and eager to learn.
- A warm, inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose.
- A supportive, experienced, and good-humoured staff team.
- Ongoing professional development through the Astrea Talent Programme.
- Access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
Why Join Hatfield Primary Academy?
Hatfield Primary Academy is a two form entry academy. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering a knowledge-rich, inclusive education that empowers every child to thrive. Our school is built on aspiration, high expectations, and strong community values—where staff, pupils, and families work together to achieve excellence.
Interested in Applying?
If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEN and ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and candidate pack for more details, or contact our recruitment team at terry.railton@astreahatfield.org
Closing Date: 29th June 2025
Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity!
Safeguarding and Equality Commitment
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks.
We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ individuals. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to removing barriers to recruitment, development, and progression for disabled staff. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Flexible Interview Dates
Please note that interview dates are flexible. The academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Hatfield Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 373 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hatfield Academy website
Hatfield Academy is a larger than average-sized primary academy situated in the North of Sheffield with over 400 children on roll from Year 1 to Year 6.
The curriculum at Hatfield Academy is designed with our whole community at the very heart. Our pupils will develop reading, writing and mathematical skills alongside first hand experiences that will inspire them to be successful members of society. The HATTERS attributes underpin our curriculum to ensure when our pupils leave Hatfield Academy they will be articulate, confident and thoughtful members of the local community.
It is a vibrant and exciting Academy that is on a journey to achieving excellence in all areas. We make a promise to every child, that we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are successful at our Academy. We have extremely high expectations and aspirations for our pupils, which promotes a culture of excellence in all we do.
Together we believe we will improve children’s life chances by creating a culture of resilience, aspiration and determination. We are committed to taking children on an inspirational journey of educational excellence, developing global citizenship and securing their passport to a career of their choice.
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