SEND Teaching Assistant — 30hrs/wk, Infant School

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two SEND Teaching Assistants for Herringthorpe Infant School in Rotherham. Temporary posts to start ASAP to 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

The role supports the educational, personal, social and emotional development of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, under the guidance of the SENCO/Class Teacher. Previous TA experience and a TA qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children and Teaching Assistant qualification are required.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, flexibility and adaptability.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the educational and personal, social and emotional development of pupils.
• Attend to pupils’ care and welfare needs and support learning under supervision.
• Work under the direction of the SENCO/Class Teacher or HLTA to enable access to learning.

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two SEND Teaching Assistants for Herringthorpe Infant School in Rotherham. Temporary posts to start ASAP to 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

The role supports the educational, personal, social and emotional development of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, under the guidance of the SENCO/Class Teacher. Previous TA experience and a TA qualification are required.