University Students Wanted – Flexible SEND School Roles in Sheffield

Are you a university student looking for flexible work that fits around your studies? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Source Supply is working in partnership with a SEND school in Sheffield and is seeking university students and recent graduates who are passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs as a teaching assistant

This role is ideal for students studying Education studies with SEND, Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sports Coaching and Education, Nursing or other related courses, particularly those with relevant experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties. You’ll be helping to transfer your academic knowledge into practical classroom experience, supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing.

About the role:
You will be supporting pupils within a SEND school environment, working with children who have:
• Autism (ASC)
• Complex needs
• Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
• Speech and language difficulties

If you’re looking to build experience, develop key skills, and make a real difference while studying, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Requirements
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications, and training. All successful applicants will:
• Have experience working with children, young people or young adults in a school or specialist setting either prior work experience or on placement.
• Be resilient, compassionate and empathetic
• Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and consistent approach
• Have referenceable experience from a school or educational environment
• Be passionate about education and committed to helping young people thrive
• Be an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude

About Source Supply
Source Supply are local education recruitment specialists, with over 50 years’ experience working with schools and other education settings. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEND settings to recruit exceptional teachers, teaching assistants and other support staff for a range of day-to-day, short and long-term vacancies.
Source Supply welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
What we offer

Source Supply are proud to offer our valued staff:

• DBS FULLY FUNDED
• Competitive rates of pay, paid PAYE on a weekly basis.
• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
• Free online and face-to-face training, plus regular social events
• Local, dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team.
• Generous referral scheme – earn £100 for each successful recommendation.

How to apply
To join us as a teaching assistant, apply via this website or email an up-to-date CV to francesca.halit@sourcesupply.co.uk. For an informal chat about the role, or more information about Source Supply please call Francesca on 0114 383 0022.