SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e3d72227-ef3e-43e8-8b06-554365d7a1ed |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
SEND Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Heather Garth Primary Academy, Billingley View, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES Contract Type: Temporary Fixed-Term. There may be an opportunity for the post to become permanent, subject to staffing needs and funding. Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Grade 3 £25583 - £25989 ( pro rata) plus additional hours for breakfast club Hours: 30 hrs Per Week + additional breakfast club support – Term Time Only Working Pattern: 8.30am – 3.10pm with an occasional 7:30am start required to support Breakfast Club provision.
Heather Garth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, patient and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support neurodiverse pupils within our inclusive primary school.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and enabling every pupil to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team to support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, sensory differences and social communication difficulties.
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs and training in Positive Handling (or willingness to undertake training) is highly desirable.
This is a temporary position offered on a fixed-term basis. There may be an opportunity for the post to become permanent, subject to staffing needs and funding.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for neurodiverse pupils
• Support communication, emotional regulation and learning development
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual plans
• Promote independence, wellbeing and inclusion
• Use de-escalation strategies and safe positive handling techniques where appropriate
• Support pupils during transitions, playtimes and structured learning
• Occasionally support the school’s Breakfast Club from 7:30am
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience working with children with SEND or neurodiverse learners
• Is Positive Handling trained or willing to complete training
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
We Offer:
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Training opportunities including Positive Handling where required
• A collaborative and experienced staff team
• Enthusiastic and friendly pupils
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please email for an application pack to g.slater@heathergarth.org
Packs can also be downloaded from the school website www.heathergarth.org
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
interview Date: 12th June 2026
Heather Garth Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming school with a strong ethos;
• A friendly, committed and enthusiastic staff team;
• Supportive parents and governors;
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, professional learning community that
Seeks excellence;
• An opportunity to be innovative and make change happen.
Further details about the role
Post Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Responsible To: Headteacher / SENDCo Contract: Temporary Fixed-Term Working Hours: 30hours, Term time only, including occasional 7:30am Breakfast Club support
Purpose of the Role
To support neurodiverse pupils in accessing learning and participating fully in school life through tailored academic, emotional and behavioural support, including the use of positive behaviour strategies and approved positive handling techniques where necessary.
Key Duties
Pupil Support
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, sensory processing needs and communication differences
• Implement EHCP targets, individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Promote independence, confidence and self-regulation
• Use de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation
• Apply Positive Handling strategies in accordance with school policy and training when required to maintain safety
Learning Support
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Support early literacy, numeracy and communication development
• Use visual supports, structured routines and sensory strategies
Breakfast Club Support
• Supervise pupils attending Breakfast Club when required
• Provide a calm and supportive start to the school day
• Encourage positive social interaction
Safeguarding & Welfare
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safety at all times
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and physical intervention policies
• Record and report incidents appropriately
Professional Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo and external professionals
• Attend training including Positive Handling refreshers
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience
Experience
• Experience supporting children in a school or childcare setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or neurodiverse needs
Knowledge & Skills
• Understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• Ability to support behaviour positively and safely
• Knowledge of behaviour regulation strategies
• Good communication and teamwork skills
Personal Qualities
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Resilient and adaptable
• Positive role model for pupils
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
Desirable
• Positive Handling / Team Teach trained
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or ADHD
• Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies
• Experience supporting Breakfast Club or extended provision
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
SEND Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Heather Garth Primary Academy, Billingley View, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES Contract Type: Temporary Fixed-Term. There may be an opportunity for the post to become permanent, subject to staffing needs and funding. Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Grade 3 £25583 - £25989 ( pro rata) plus additional hours for breakfast club Hours: 30 hrs Per Week + additional breakfast club support – Term Time Only Working Pattern: 8.30am – 3.10pm with an occasional 7:30am start required to support Breakfast Club provision.
Heather Garth Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, patient and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support neurodiverse pupils within our inclusive primary school.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and enabling every pupil to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team to support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, sensory differences and social communication difficulties.
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs and training in Positive Handling (or willingness to undertake training) is highly desirable.
This is a temporary position offered on a fixed-term basis. There may be an opportunity for the post to become permanent, subject to staffing needs and funding.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for neurodiverse pupils
• Support communication, emotional regulation and learning development
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual plans
• Promote independence, wellbeing and inclusion
• Use de-escalation strategies and safe positive handling techniques where appropriate
• Support pupils during transitions, playtimes and structured learning
• Occasionally support the school’s Breakfast Club from 7:30am
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience working with children with SEND or neurodiverse learners
• Is Positive Handling trained or willing to complete training
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
We Offer:
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Training opportunities including Positive Handling where required
• A collaborative and experienced staff team
• Enthusiastic and friendly pupils
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please email for an application pack to g.slater@heathergarth.org
Packs can also be downloaded from the school website www.heathergarth.org
Closing Date: 4th June 2026
interview Date: 12th June 2026
Heather Garth Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming school with a strong ethos;
• A friendly, committed and enthusiastic staff team;
• Supportive parents and governors;
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, professional learning community that
Seeks excellence;
• An opportunity to be innovative and make change happen.
Further details about the role
Post Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Responsible To: Headteacher / SENDCo Contract: Temporary Fixed-Term Working Hours: 30hours, Term time only, including occasional 7:30am Breakfast Club support
Purpose of the Role
To support neurodiverse pupils in accessing learning and participating fully in school life through tailored academic, emotional and behavioural support, including the use of positive behaviour strategies and approved positive handling techniques where necessary.
Key Duties
Pupil Support
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, sensory processing needs and communication differences
• Implement EHCP targets, individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Promote independence, confidence and self-regulation
• Use de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation
• Apply Positive Handling strategies in accordance with school policy and training when required to maintain safety
Learning Support
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Support early literacy, numeracy and communication development
• Use visual supports, structured routines and sensory strategies
Breakfast Club Support
• Supervise pupils attending Breakfast Club when required
• Provide a calm and supportive start to the school day
• Encourage positive social interaction
Safeguarding & Welfare
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safety at all times
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and physical intervention policies
• Record and report incidents appropriately
Professional Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo and external professionals
• Attend training including Positive Handling refreshers
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience
Experience
• Experience supporting children in a school or childcare setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or neurodiverse needs
Knowledge & Skills
• Understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• Ability to support behaviour positively and safely
• Knowledge of behaviour regulation strategies
• Good communication and teamwork skills
Personal Qualities
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Resilient and adaptable
• Positive role model for pupils
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
Desirable
• Positive Handling / Team Teach trained
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or ADHD
• Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies
• Experience supporting Breakfast Club or extended provision
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.