SEN Teaching Assistant in Rotherham

GSL Education - South Yorkshire; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Rotherham to support pupils with varied learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide one-to-one and small-group assistance, helping pupils develop confidence, communication and independence.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, flexibility and collaborative teamwork within an inclusive school environment, starting September 2026 with a long-term/temporary contract and options for full- or part-time

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is advantageous.
• Patient, calm and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and school staff.
• Genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage pupils to participate confidently in lessons and school activities.
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and emotional regulation where appropriate.
• Promote independence and positive engagement with learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and calmness

Job description

Looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Rotherham!

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460 £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning? A supportive school in Rotherham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support and help pupils make meaningful progress.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. Your day-to-day work may include one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with classroom activities and helping pupils develop their confidence, communication and independence.

About the School:

This inclusive school is committed to ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a positive and structured environment, with a strong focus on individual needs, positive behaviour and high expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage pupils to participate confidently in lessons and school activities.
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and emotional regulation where appropriate.
• Promote independence and positive engagement with learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant feedback with teaching staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is advantageous.
• A patient, calm and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• 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).