Teaching Assistant - Inclusion Resource Unit (IR Unit)

Teaching Assistant Inclusion Resource Unit (IR Unit) RotherhamLocation: Rotherham Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £100 £120 per day (dependent on experience)PK Education are working with a Rotherham secondary school who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within their onsite Inclusion Resource Unit (IR Unit) from September 2026.This is a highly rewarding role supporting students who require additional behavioural, emotional, or learning support within a smaller and more structured setting inside the mainstream school.You will primarily work with small groups of students, helping them engage with learning, regulate behaviour, and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate.The IR Unit has a calm and supportive environment, with strong staffing levels and clear systems in place. Staff work closely together to provide consistency, structure, and positive relationships for students who may struggle in larger classroom settings.The school are looking for someone who: Has experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needsCan build strong relationships while maintaining boundariesIs calm, resilient, and confident managing challenging situationsWorks well as part of a team within a structured environment This role would suit candidates from education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or alternative provision backgrounds. ..... full job details .....