Teaching Assistant

Are you a reliable and assertive Teaching Assistant who brings strong presence, clear direction, and firm support to the classroom?

We are recruiting a driven and hands-on Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Rotherhham (S62) starting from September 2026, ideal for someone who thrives in structured, high-expectation environments.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide direct classroom support, reinforce routines, and apply a confident, no-nonsense approach to help pupils stay focused and engaged. You'll support learning, reinforce behaviour expectations, and help drive consistency across the school day.

Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:

• Classroom Support: Provide firm, steady support during lessons to keep pupils focused and on task.
• Behaviour Reinforcement: Apply consistent boundaries, structure, and expectations.
• Learning Assistance: Support pupils with work set by the teacher and reinforce key learning points.
• Routine Leadership: Maintain clear daily routines and transitions across the school day.
• Progress Monitoring: Track pupil engagement and report directly to teaching staff.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain consistent standards.

To succeed as a Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• Experience in schools, SEN, sports, alternative provision, or structured youth settings.
• A strong presence with calm, controlled, and confident communication.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour with authority and consistency.
• Quick decision-making and practical problem-solving under pressure.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.

Benefits as a Teaching Assistant:

• Competitive daily rate of £100-£130 depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time roles available.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A stable, well-organised working environment.
• A direct opportunity to make a visible impact in the classroom.

Please note: This role requires solid safeguarding awareness, and all applicants must meet full safer-recruitment standards, including holding an enhanced DBS or being willing to obtain one.

For more information or to apply for the Teaching Assistant role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer,
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We look forward to welcoming a strong and dependable Teaching Assistant to the team.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%