Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the passion to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and help them thrive in education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire branch are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming school in Rotherham. We are interested in hearing from a patient and dedicated person who can provide personalised support, encourage positive learning experiences, and help students overcome barriers to education.
The Special Educational Needs TA role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference by supporting students' academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support based on individual learning needs
- Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits
- Adapt learning activities to help students fully participate in classroom lessons
- Work alongside teachers to implement individual support and behaviour strategies
- Monitor student progress and share observations with the wider education team
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment throughout the school day
SEN TA Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is advantageous
- Good understanding of inclusive learning and individual support strategies
- Ability to remain patient, flexible, and calm in different classroom situations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
- Genuine commitment to supporting students' learning, wellbeing, and development
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Competitive weekly rates between £460–£600, depending on experience
- Opportunity to develop specialist SEN knowledge and practical experience
- Work in supportive educational environments that value inclusion
- Receive expert guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Help students overcome challenges and celebrate meaningful achievements
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 South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.