SEND Teaching Assistant

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@heathe