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.

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.

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.

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.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time SEND role in Rotherham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our experienced education consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and other opportunities available to you.

Tradewind Recruitment - supporting you throughout your education career.