Job description
Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Would you like to help children with additional needs feel included, supported and confident in their everyday learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to work in a welcoming school in Rotherham. This role is suited to someone who is caring, adaptable and committed to helping pupils with special educational needs access learning and reach their individual potential.
You will provide practical and emotional support to pupils who may require additional assistance with communication, learning, behaviour or everyday classroom activities. A flexible approach and the ability to recognise each pupil's individual strengths will be important in this position.
Your responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
- Assist pupils with classroom tasks and daily learning activities.
- Adapt support according to pupils' individual learning needs.
- Encourage communication, independence and social development.
- Help manage behaviour and promote positive interactions.
- Work alongside teachers and other professionals to implement support plans.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs is desirable.
- Understanding of different learning needs and support strategies.
- A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Access to local education opportunities across Rotherham.
- Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
- Competitive weekly rates and opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
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 across 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.