Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week, depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with schools across Rotherham.
The successful candidate will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and participate confidently in school life. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference to children's educational, social and emotional development.
Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging learning activities.
- Support pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and communication challenges.
- Adapt learning resources and activities to meet pupils' individual needs.
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils with emotional regulation where required.
- Help maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor pupils' progress and share observations with teachers and relevant support staff.
- Support the implementation of individual education plans and other support strategies.
- Follow school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour management.
Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
- Previous experience in a school, special school, childcare or care setting is advantageous.
- A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with different needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families where appropriate.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing.
- CACHE, NVQ Level 2/3 or another relevant education, childcare or SEND qualification is desirable.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the “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.