SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Rotherham Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream schools in Rotherham? Academics, an established Education Agency, are…

Pay rate £93 – £95/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Rotherham

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream schools in Rotherham?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for temporary, ongoing supply work across mainstream primary and secondary schools in Rotherham.

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs who can provide patient, consistent and individualised support. You will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive within a mainstream Rotherham school.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply

Pay: £92.56 - £100 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Rotherham, you will support pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom environment.

The SEN Teaching Assistant may provide 1:1, small-group or whole-class support depending on the needs of the pupil and school. This could include supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or other additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1, small-group or classroom SEN support
Help pupils access lessons and learning activities
Adapt activities and resources where appropriate
Encourage independence and positive behaviour
Support communication and social development
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Monitor and communicate pupil progress
Work closely with teachers and SEN staffCandidate Requirements

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Experience within a mainstream school is desirable
Patient, caring and adaptable approach
Confident supporting a range of additional needs
Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain oneWhat Academics Offer

Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout Rotherham
Competitive daily rates of £92.56-£100
Opportunities across a variety of mainstream schools
Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
ASAP start, or a start date that works for you
Refer a friend and earn up to £75 Love2Shop vouchersIf you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for mainstream school work in Rotherham, we'd love to hear from you. Academics can support you with flexible supply and longer-term opportunities across Rotherham.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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