Teaching Assistant SEN

Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7HS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8:30 - 15:30 Monday - Friday Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - November 2025 - December 2025, possibly extended
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teaching assistant to enhance our SEN support across school, working in our Year 4 Class to support a pupil who has additional needs. It is initially up until Christmas with a possibility of it being extended - this depends on how well the pupil settles and other staffing needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a happy working environment who are determined to put children’s needs first - learning with the children, their families and class teacher. Working with children brings so many rewards and it will take the successful candidate only hours to realise what a difference they can make. The role would be perfect for someone who loves working with children, is accepting of differences and diversity, has the resilience to deal with the unexpected and wants to learn about neurodiversity.

The successful candidate will need to evidence:

• English and maths to GCSE C level or equivalent.

• Real enthusiasm, patience and resilience for working with children.

• An understanding of safeguarding principles and a willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Aims of the role:

• To support the student(s) to make progress and achieve their full potential

• To keep the student(s) safe and well at school

• To continue to develop age related appropriate self-help skills

• To promote increasing independence, self-confidence and mobility within a safe environment

• To develop awareness of risk and danger in various settings

• To continue to develop skills to access the curriculum effectively

• To develop concentration skills

• To develop the student’s enthusiasm to learn

The right person;

• Will work 1:1 and in groups supporting a child(ren)

• Will possibly already have experience working with pupils with social communication difficulties and associated difficulties.

• Be able to improve the communication and interaction of the supported pupil under the direction of the teacher.

• May have experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in SEN settings or mainstream school.

• Will support the sensory needs of the pupil

• Will be able to challenge the cognition and learning of the pupil

• Is flexible, pro-active and hands-on

• Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Further responsibilities:

• To follow the policies, procedures and guidelines of Rawmarsh Thorogate Primary School.

• Any other duties which may be required from time to time.

• To work within and encourage the school's Equal Opportunity Policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour.

• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the school's Health and Safety guidance and legislation.

• Monitor any problems and difficulties reporting these to teaching staff.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not represent a full list of the tasks the post holder will be expected to perform. It is also recognised that the duties of all posts are subject to change from time to time. Alterations to duties and responsibilities and performance of similar tasks within the scope of and at the same level will be expected.

Experience in working with children would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Rawmarsh Thorogate School is a happy 1 form entry school situated in Rawmarsh, Rotherham.

What we can offer you;

• A welcoming, friendly school environment

• Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and community

• Friendly, supportive and dedicated team of staff

• A strong team ethos

• High staff morale across the school.

• Commitment to your professional development

• A school that is committed to high standards

• All our staff are hardworking and dedicated and have a clear focus on high quality teaching. Our school has developed a positive "can do" ethos of high expectations and innovation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits to Thorogate School are encouraged and can be arranged at short notice by phoning 01709 710033, alternatively you are welcome to speak to John Barnett (Headteacher) - please email your phone number to office@thorogateschool.co.uk and he will phone you asap. He will also forward you the Self Disclosure Form and the Rotherham Application Form (only applications using this form returned to office@thorogateschool.co.uk will be considered).

Please note that a social media review will be undertaken on candidates being considered for shortlisting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS before a confirmed offer of employment can be made.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: office@thorogateschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01709 710033
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rawmarsh-thorogate-junior-and-infant-school

Arranging a visit to Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thorogateschool.co.uk.

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