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
Are you passionate about helping every child access learning in a way that works for them?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a supportive school in Rotherham. This position offers the opportunity to work with students who have special educational needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence.
You will provide practical classroom assistance and individual support, adapting your approach to suit each pupil's abilities and needs. You will also work alongside teachers to make sure pupils feel included, encouraged and supported throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons.
- Help pupils understand instructions and complete learning activities.
- Encourage independence, communication and social interaction.
- Adapt activities and resources to meet individual requirements.
- Support the implementation of individual learning and care plans.
- Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive classroom environment.
Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable.
- Awareness of different learning needs and suitable support approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A caring, patient and flexible attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are committed to helping pupils feel valued and achieve their individual goals, this opportunity could be a rewarding next step. We welcome applicants who can bring enthusiasm, understanding and a supportive attitude to the classroom.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to work in schools across Rotherham.
- Dedicated consultant support and guidance.
- Competitive weekly pay and the chance to develop your 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.