Teaching Assistants needed for SEND school in Rotherham

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants for specialist SEND schools in Rotherham. The ideal candidate will have qualifications and experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs. Work is flexible, providing valuable opportunities in an inspiring environment. The role offers a competitive daily rate and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Friendly team environment

Guidance from the TeacherActive team

Flexibility in work placements

Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or experienced in working with children who have Special Educational Needs.
• Confident with behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledgeable about child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Create an environment where pupils and staff are inspired.
• Provide exceptional personalised education and care.

Skills

Calm and patient approach

Behaviour management strategies

Experience with SEND children

Knowledge of child protection guidelines

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistants needed for SEND school in Rotherham

ASAP Start

£89 - £105 per day (depending on experience/qualifications)

Are you looking for a role with flexible days?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND?
Do you want to work with an agency that genuinely cares about your career and progression?

TeacherActive is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to work in specialist SEND schools across Rotherham. We work with settings that support children and young people from EYFS through to Post-16, with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, and more.

This particular setting is a vibrant, stimulating, and supportive community for pupils aged 2–19 with severe and profound and/or multiple learning difficulties. Spread across two specialist sites in Rotherham, each location is designed to meet individual pupil needs through tailored curriculum pathways and access to a wide variety of educational and therapeutic activities.

About the school aims

The school aims to:

• Challenge, motivate, and empower individuals with the skills and knowledge for life beyond school.
• Create an environment where pupils and staff alike are aspirational and inspirational.
• Provide exceptional personalised education and care that enables every pupil to flourish.

Pupils are supported through carefully planned transitions across Key Stages, with EHCPs guiding their educational journey. Strong collaboration with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams ensures that every child’s needs are met and their full potential unlocked.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or experienced in working with children who have Special Educational Needs
• Calm, patient, and caring in their approach
• Confident with behaviour management strategies
• Knowledgeable about child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experienced in supporting children on a 1:1 and small group basis

In return, a successful SEND Teaching Assistant will enjoy

• A competitive rate of pay
• A chance to work with a supportive and friendly team
• Unrivalled guidance from the TeacherActive team
• A rewarding role where every day is different
• Access to a fantastic rewards scheme T&Cs apply

We are recruiting for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements, offering you flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an exceptional specialist setting.

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges.

If you feel that you are the right SEND Teaching Assistant, please click apply or contact ELLIE on 0114 321 0757 or email [e-mail]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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