SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral bonus up to £100

Team Teach training access

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Rotherham to support pupils aged 2 to 18 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The role is long-term with an immediate start, focusing on learning, communication and personal development within a specialist environment.

Ideal candidates may hold a Level 2/3 TA qualification and have experience with SEND. Team Teach training opportunities may be available, along with 24/7 consultant support, CPD, and competitive PAYE rates.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly SLD.
• Experience in a specialist school or SEND provision.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and adapting to pupil needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach to support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school with learning, communication and personal development.
• Work to meet individual pupil needs and adapt approaches as required.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and Team Teach where available.
• Assist with daily classroom activities and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

SEND experience

Specialist school / SEND provision

Positive behaviour support

Patient, caring and resilient

Willingness to undertake Team Teach

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)?

Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to make a positive difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs?

Are you looking for a long‑term opportunity in a specialist SEND school with the potential to develop your skills through Team Teach training?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SLD school based in Rotherham, supporting children and young people aged 2 to 18 with Severe Learning Difficulties. The school provides a specialist learning environment focused on meeting the individual needs of pupils and supporting their educational, social and emotional development.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant on a long‑term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the school with their learning, communication, personal development and individual needs, with plans for staff to potentially access Team Teach training to further develop their behaviour support skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Experience working within a specialist school or SEND provision is desirable

• An understanding of positive behaviour support and the ability to adapt to individual pupil needs

• A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting children and young people

• A willingness to undertake additional training, including Team Teach, where available

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

• Potential opportunities to access Team Teach training to develop your skills in supporting pupils with additional needs

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.