Teaching Assistants needed for Post-14 SEND school in Rotherham

Teaching Assistants needed for Post-14 SEND school in Rotherham
ASAP Start
£89 - £105 per day (depending on experience/qualifications)

• Do you want to support young people in reaching their full potential?
• Are you passionate about preparing students with SEND for life beyond school?
• Would you like to join an agency that values your development and supports your career?

TeacherActive is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in specialist SEND schools across Rotherham. We work with settings that support learners from EYFS through to Post-16, with a wide range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, and more.

This particular provision is a specialist post-14 campus for young people aged 14 to 19 with SEND. It was developed to meet the increasing need for SEND places in the local area and serves as an extension of wider specialist provision in the borough. The campus is focused on preparing students for life beyond school by delivering a curriculum that emphasises:

• Work-based learning
• Independent life skills
• Community participation

Students follow personalised pathways designed around their EHCPs, ensuring they gain the skills, confidence, and experiences needed to transition successfully into adulthood, whether that’s further education, supported employment, or active participation in their community.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be:

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or experienced in working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Calm, patient, and adaptable in their approach
• Confident with behaviour management strategies
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection guidelines
• Experienced in supporting young people on a 1:1 and small group basis

In return, a successful SEND Teaching Assistant will enjoy:

• A competitive rate of pay
• A chance to work with a supportive and friendly team
• Ongoing guidance from the TeacherActive team
• A rewarding role where every day is different
• Access to a fantastic rewards scheme T&Cs apply

We are recruiting for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements, offering you flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in this unique specialist post-14 setting.

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges.

If you feel that you are the right SEND Teaching Assistant, please click apply or contact ELLIE on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.