Teaching Assistant (Nursery)

St Francis CMAT, incorporated; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

St Francis CMAT in England is seeking a part-time support assistant for 13 hours per week, permanent and term-time only (includes 2 INSET days). Start date: as soon as possible; Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 9am.

You will assist pupils with SEND, SEMH, communication and learning needs under teaching and inclusion staff. Responsibilities include targeted support for individuals and groups, removing barriers to learning, promoting emotional wellbeing, and assisting with pastoral needs and

Qualifications

• Experience or relevant training in working with children with special educational needs and/or additional support required.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for individual pupils and groups under direction of teaching and inclusion staff.
• Help remove barriers to learning.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and support positive engagement across the school.
• Assist with pastoral needs and support student wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Pastoral care

Communication with pupils

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Details

Contract: 13 Hours - Permanent - Term Time Only (Includes 2 INSET Days)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Headteacher

Closing Date: Friday 28 August 2026 at 9am

About the Role

To support pupils with SEND, SEMH, communication and interaction, learning and pastoral needs to access education, engage positively with school life and make progress within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for individual pupils and groups under direction of teaching and inclusion staff.
• Help remove barriers to learning.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and support positive engagement across the school.
• Assist with pastoral needs and support student wellbeing.

Qualifications

Experience or relevant training in working with children with special educational needs and/or additional support required.