Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs access learning and reach their potential? A supportive school in Rotherham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide individual support and help pupils feel confident, included and ready to learn.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (SEN), you'll work alongside teachers and other support staff to help pupils with additional needs take part in classroom activities and make progress at their own pace. Your day may involve providing one-to-one support, adapting learning tasks, encouraging communication and helping children manage transitions and everyday challenges. It's an opportunity to make a real difference through patience, consistency and a good understanding of individual needs.
About the School:
The school is committed to inclusive education and recognises that every pupil learns differently. Staff work collaboratively to provide a structured, welcoming environment where children receive appropriate support, develop independence and feel valued as part of the school community.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
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Assist teachers with classroom activities and adapt tasks to suit individual learning needs.
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Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and develop greater independence.
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Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
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Help pupils manage daily routines and transitions throughout the school day.
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Follow individual education and behaviour support plans where appropriate.
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Monitor pupils' progress and share observations with teachers and the wider support team.
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Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and follow safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
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A patient, empathetic and flexible approach to supporting different needs.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to adapt your approach to individual pupils.
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Confidence working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
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A genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping children develop their skills and confidence.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can help children feel more confident and engaged in learning, we'd welcome your application.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (SEN), you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.