Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Passionate about helping students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve success in the classroom and beyond?
GSL Education are working with welcoming educational communities in Rotherham to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant. We would like to hear from a caring and dedicated educator who can provide tailored support, encourage independence, and help students access learning with confidence.
The Special Educational Needs TA role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with Special Educational Needs
- Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning and communication needs
- Encourage independence, confidence, and active participation in lessons
- Work closely with teaching staff to implement personalised learning plans
- Support students with emotional, social, and behavioural development where required
- Help create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with additional learning needs is desirable
- Understanding of SEN support strategies and inclusive education practices
- Patient, empathetic, and supportive approach to student development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Weekly earnings that recognise your experience and commitment
- Expand your experience supporting students with a range of additional needs
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' learning and wellbeing
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.comfor more information.