Job description
Shape Futures as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Rotherham (S25)!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Rotherham (S25)
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them reach their full potential? A welcoming school in Rotherham (S25) is looking for a caring, dedicated, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support and make a tangible difference in students’ learning and development.
About the School:
This Outstanding Ofsted-rated school provides a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children with diverse learning needs. Students benefit from tailored teaching approaches, strong pastoral care, and opportunities to build confidence, independence, and academic progress. Staff work closely together to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every child is empowered to thrive.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students in both classroom and one-to-one settings, helping them engage with lessons, access the curriculum, and develop academically and personally. Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will deliver hands-on assistance, encourage positive behaviour, and contribute to an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities:
• Support students in classroom and 1:1 settings to engage fully with learning activities.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and preparation of resources.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence in students.
• Monitor and record student progress, engagement, and behaviour.
• Provide personalised support for students with additional learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN coordinators, and other staff to deliver holistic support.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience supporting students with SEN or in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of strategies to support children with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and flexibility in supporting students.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the learning and development of students in Rotherham (S25). To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at GSL Education (Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. Alternatively, apply directly via the application link to work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant.