Autism specialist Work, Jobs in Sheffield S1 (with Salaries)

Speech and Language Assistant
High Hazels Academy —Sheffield
- £21,503.95 - £24,921.00 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
6d
Inclusion & Outcomes Lead
Head Office —Poynton
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Leadership
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Specialist Mentor (Mental Health and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions)
University of Huddersfield —Huddersfield
- £20.92 an hour
- Part-time
- University
- Annual leave
Inclusive Learning Mentor (Autism Spectrum Condition Focus) - Greenhead College
Kirklees Council —Huddersfield
- Full-time
13d
Support Worker
Steps Residential Care Ltd —Sheffield
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
10d
Support and Family Engagement
Diverse Academies —Mansfield
- £19,053.69 - £30,024.00 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Female Support Worker
Unique Community Services —Barnsley
- £18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- IT
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Service Manager
CareTech Group —Sheffield
- £45,000 - £48,600 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Driving
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Healthcare Support Worker
Queensway Hospital —Rotherham
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Care plans
Quick apply
Healthcare Support Worker
Unique Community Services —Barnsley
- £18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- IT
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Healthcare Assistant
Elysium Healthcare —Alfreton
- £25,058 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Rehabilitation centre
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Waking Nights Support Worker
Steps Residential Care Ltd —Sheffield
- £12.71 an hour
- Night shift
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
13d
Health Care Assistant - Bank
Exemplar Health Care Services Limited —Rotherham
- £14.24 an hour
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
Service Manager
Choice Care Group —Sutton-In-Ashfield
- £18.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
Evolve Psychology Services —Huddersfield
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Maintenance Support
The Bridge Care —Castleford
- £14.90 - £15.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Support Worker
National Neurological Services Ltd —Barnsley
- £12.71 an hour
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
10d
1:1 SEND support early years
Willow Grove Childcare —Armthorpe
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
10d
Support Worker Female Only
Elysium Healthcare —Barnsley
- £25,058 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Source Supply —Shirebrook
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Quick apply
3d

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Speech and Language Assistant

High Hazels Academy -
Sheffield

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Job details

Full-time
£21,503.95 - £24,921.00 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Childcare
Ruby
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Salary

£21,503.95 (actual salary) – FTE £24,921

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Sheffield

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

02/06/2026

Job reference

REQ005320

Speech and Language Assistant – Ruby High Needs Hub (am) Speech and language direct work (PM)

High Hazels Academy, Sheffield

Salary: £21,503.95 (actual salary) – FTE £24,921

Contract: Term‑time only (39 weeks), 37.5 hours per week

Start date: September 2026

Help children find their voice in a calm, caring specialist setting

High Hazels Academy is a warm, vibrant and ambitious junior school at the heart of the Darnall community, where strong relationships, inclusion and teamwork shape daily life. Recently recognised in a very positive Ofsted inspection (June 2025), our school is a place where children are known, valued and supported to thrive, and where staff feel genuinely cared for and listened to. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Assistant to join our Ruby High Needs Hub, working alongside our Speech and Language Therapist and experienced SEND team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small child centred provision, supporting 8 pupils, all of whom have autism and/or speech, language and communication needs during the morning. In the afternoons, the role will involve delivering targeted speech and language support for individual pupils across the infant phase, helping to reinforce strategies and promote communication development more widely.

“Pupils are happy and safe in this warm, cheerful and welcoming school.”

“Staff are cared for by a school that considers their workload and well‑being.”

— Ofsted, June 2025

Why join High Hazels and the Ruby Hub?

A specialist, child‑centred provision supporting 8 pupils, all of whom have autism and/or speech, language and communication needs.

Small group teaching in a highly supportive environment

Strong focus on communication, interaction and emotional regulation

Children who are well‑supported and make meaningful progress

Opportunity to support and reinforce strategies and promote communication development more widely across the infant phase.

Work alongside specialists

Daily collaboration with a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Support from our Educational Psychologist and SEND leadership team

Ongoing training in communication strategies, autism and SEND

A caring and inclusive staff culture

Friendly, welcoming staff who value teamwork

Strong leadership with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing

A school community where everyone’s role matters.

About the role: As a Speech and Language Assistant you will:

Support children with speech, language and communication needs.

Deliver targeted language and communication activities.

Help children develop emotional regulation and social interaction skills.

Work with pupils who at early language stages.

Create a communication‑friendly, engaging learning environment.

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, observant, creative and deeply committed to inclusive education. It maybe that you are currently a teaching assistant who has experience working with children with SEND needs specific to communication, interaction and language. This would be a great new opportunity to apply your skills, knowledge and experience.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who:

Have experience working with children with SEND

Have supported speech, language or communication development

Use positive behaviour approaches and build children’s self‑esteem

Are calm, resilient and flexible in their approach

Work well as part of a multi‑professional team

What we can offer

A welcoming, supportive workplace with a dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents, and governors.

Opportunity to work with fantastic children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Wonderful children who love to learn and have “impeccable” behaviour.

A welcoming and attractive learning environment where everyone is valued.

One paid personal day each year for you to use however you like – theatre trip, shopping day, long weekend?

Local Government Pension Scheme

High‑quality training and professional development.

A generous United Learning benefits package, including:

Free Westfield Health cash plan and GP access.

Employee wellbeing and assistance programme.

Retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work and car lease schemes.

The stability and opportunities of one of the UK’s largest and most successful multi‑academy trusts.

Safer Recruitment

High Hazels Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Come and see us!

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school or arrange an informal conversation prior to applying. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our friendly team, see our calm and purposeful learning environment, and get a genuine feel for life at High Hazels. We are always happy to talk openly about the role, our pupils and the way we support our staff.

Application and Visits

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Visits can be arranged by contacting our HR Manager: [email protected]

To apply, please visit the link below and select ‘Apply now’ https://www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/vacancies

The closing date is 21st June 2026TBC with shortlisting taking place shortly afterwards and interview taking place w/c 29th June 2026. The school reserves the right to close this advert early should

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