SEN Teaching Assistant - Rotherham

Protocol Education; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education in Rotherham is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs across local primary and secondary schools.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and help with emotional, social and academic development by implementing individual learning and behaviour plans in an inclusive learning environment. All applicants will require safeguarding checks and training to comply with DfE guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is preferred but not required.
• Patience, nurture and resilience are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support emotional, social, and academic development.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for education

Education

Qualifications desirable

Job description

Location: Rotherham

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Agency: Protocol Education

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Protocol Education is working with a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Rotherham who are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support emotional, social, and academic development
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred but not essential)
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not required

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Flexible working options
• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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