Teaching and Learning Assistant (Maternity Cover)

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Rotherham is looking for a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join their team. This fixed-term role involves supporting children with special educational needs in their development and learning. With excellent benefits and a focus on well-being, this is an opportunity to make meaningful differences in young people's lives.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

School holiday work schedule

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits including optional enhancements

Wellbeing support and tools

Medical and high-street discounts

Modern facilities and a supportive environment

Referral bonus scheme (£1,000 per successful hire)

Contributory pension (up to 5%)

Qualifications

• A positive attitude is essential for supporting children.
• Experience in a classroom is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for working with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SEMH needs.
• Assist in their learning, development, and self-esteem building.
• Support their progress through resilience and dedication.

Skills

Positive attitude

Passion for supporting children

Ability to work closely with teachers and therapists

Education

Experience in a classroom

Job description

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Teaching and Learning Assistant (Maternity Cover), Rotherham

Client: Witherslack Group

Location: Rotherham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

Please note: This is a fixed-term role starting in September and likely ending in March.

Salary: Up to £26,674 + Excellent benefits

About the role:

Our Teaching Assistants are motivated by making small but meaningful differences in young people's lives. We celebrate these "huge small victories" which contribute to significant positive changes. Check out this video to learn about life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group!

Responsibilities:

• Work with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assist in their learning, development, and self-esteem building.
• Support their progress through resilience and dedication.

Why join us?

Join Abbeywood School, established in 2019, in a newly refurbished environment designed to meet pupils' needs. Recognized as a 'Good' school by Ofsted, we offer diverse educational options including vocational courses for pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s, and SEMH.

We provide:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• School holiday work schedule
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits including optional enhancements
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Medical and high-street discounts
• Modern facilities and a supportive environment
• A referral bonus scheme (£1,000 per successful hire)
• Contributory pension (up to 5%)

Our values:

We embrace diversity and encourage our team to bring their whole selves to work. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a passion for supporting children, and the ability to work closely with teachers and therapists. Experience in a classroom is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and online checks. We welcome applications from all community sections and are an equal opportunities employer.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification [click here].

Additional policies:

• Ex-offenders policy
• Child Protection Policy

Our schools and learning centers are listed here, and we work with children across various special education needs, including SEMH, ASD, and more.