SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Rotherham

Are you a dedicated SEN TA looking for flexible TA opportunities across Rotherham?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of specialist SEN provisions throughout Rotherham.

This SEN opportunity offers the chance to support children and young people with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD and communication needs. Some specialist provisions include Post-16 learners, therefore an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain both.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £92.56 - £110 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available)
Start Date: ASAP

Sector: Education and Training

About the Role

Working as an SEN TA in Rotherham, you will be responsible for supporting learning in settings where students have additional learning needs.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development whilst promoting positive behaviour and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering lessons
• Adapt learning to meet EHCP targets
• Support pupils with a range of SEN including ASC, ADHD and SEMH
• Promote positive behaviour and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and therapists
• Follow safeguarding procedures

Candidate Requirements

• A relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification (Cache LV 3 preferred)
• Previous SEN teaching experience or strong knowledge of specialist education
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD and additional learning needs
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

What Academics Offer

• Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Work across a variety of specialist SEN provisions
• Ongoing consultant support
• A passion for education and training

We also offer:

• Flexibility - we offer all of our candidates the opportunity to choose the days and where they work, allowing them to commit fully to their life outside of the classroom.
• Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all of your placements.
• Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are seeking your next SEN TA position in South Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Education and training.

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