Teaching Assistant - SEND

Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant - Rotherham

Location: Rotherham

Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant - SEND

Phase: Primary - Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to work across primary schools in Rotherham, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning and wants to make a genuine difference in the classroom.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND across KS1 and KS2.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Support children with ASD, ADHD and other additional needs.
• Help pupils to access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with class teachers and other support staff.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning interventions.
• Help promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where appropriate.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Has experience supporting SEND pupils within the classroom.
• Has experience working with children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Has experience supporting children with ASD and/or ADHD.
• Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

A Team Teach qualification, or similar behaviour management qualification, would be highly beneficial, although this is not essential.

Why Work for Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment are a market leader in education recruitment, and we offer our candidates much more than simply finding you your next role.

When you work with Tradewind, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• PAYE employment - no umbrella companies or unexpected deductions.
• Access to a wide range of primary, secondary and SEND opportunities.
• A dedicated and experienced education recruitment consultant who understands your career goals.
• Free professional development and CPD through the National College.
• Access to training including safeguarding and other relevant education courses.
• 100 referral bonus when you successfully refer a friend or colleague.
• Simple online registration, which can be completed from home.
• Easy online timesheet submission.
• Support and guidance throughout your placement.
• Access to permanent, long-term, short-term and daily supply opportunities.
• A strong network of schools across Rotherham, Sheffield, Chesterfield and South Yorkshire.
• A recruitment team with extensive knowledge of the local education market.
• Support with your DBS and compliance requirements.
• The reassurance of working with an established education recruitment agency committed to high standards.

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