SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Could your support help pupils with special educational needs build confidence and achieve their full potential?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking to appoint SEN Teaching Assistant for inclusive schools in Rotherham . We want a patient, caring, and dedicated individual who can provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them engage confidently with learning and school life.

Working as an Special Educational Needs TA gives you the opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping pupils reach their full potential.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

* Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group assistance based on individual pupil needs
* Modify classroom tasks and resources to improve access to learning
* Reinforce positive behaviour and encourage confident participation
* Collaborate with teachers when following personalised learning and support plans
* Record observations and share relevant progress updates with school staff
* Contribute to a calm, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:

* Previous involvement supporting children or young people with SEN in a school setting
* Understanding of different special educational needs and suitable support approaches
* Capacity to remain patient, caring, and flexible throughout the school day
* Confidence communicating with pupils, teachers, and other support professionals
* Dedication to inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and positive educational progress
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

* Enjoy strong weekly rates while doing meaningful work.
* Strengthen your experience supporting pupils with individual learning needs
* Join schools that prioritise inclusion, progress, and pupil wellbeing
* Benefit from guidance provided by experienced education recruitment consultants
* Play an active part in helping pupils become more confident and independent

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire.

For more information or to register your interest in the ' SEN Teaching Assistant ' role, or to be considered, please click ' apply now ' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.