SEND Support Assistant – Complex Needs (Sheffield)

Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

We are currently recruiting SEND Support Assistants to work in specialist schools across Sheffield, supporting pupils with a range of complex medical and learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are dedicated, resilient, and confident in providing both educational and personal care support.

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex SEND
• Assist with medical needs under guidance (e.g., feeding, medication, mobility)
• Support with personal care, including toileting and hygiene routines
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people with complex medical needs
• Comfortable with providing personal care
• A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience in SEND or specialist school settings
• Training in medication administration, moving and handling, or similar (desirable)

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working – full-time and part-time roles available
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Supportive team and dedicated consultant