Hiring Now: SEND Teaching Assistant Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next SEND Teaching Assistant Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: S25, South Anston, Rotherham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Sheffield, S25

£100 per day

Start date: January 2026

Contract type: Temp - perm

Working hours: Monday – Friday, (term time only) 8.30- 3.30

Unique School Solutions is supporting a friendly and inclusive primary school in the S25 area of Sheffield to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to work with children with speech, language, and communication needs in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is a full-time role to commence in January 2026. Initially, this role will be long-term temporary; there is the opportunity for a direct school contract for the right candidate with the school, following a successful probation period.

The school:

  * Ofsted ‘Good’ school

  * Child-centered and inclusive school

  * A stimulating curriculum

  * Access to an exceptional, experienced, and positive specialist staff team

  * Strong school – community links

  * A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

The role:

  * Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs in a small and bespoke specialist provision within school

  * Working under the direction of the teacher

  * Providing personalised support and learning to children with SEND

  * Working as part of a close-knit team

  * High-quality professional development and support

Essential requirements for the role:

  * Previous and recent experience of working with children with SEND in a school environment

  * Previous experience of working with children with a range of needs, including speech and language difficulties

  * Be prepared to support children’s physical needs, including supporting toileting, changing nappies and feeding children

  * Have a good understanding of how the fundamentals of reading, writing and maths develop in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

  * Good literacy and numeracy skills

  * Ability to use own initiative

  * The ability to build rapport with young learners

  * The ability to use own initiative and work with other support staff

  * The ability to work 1:1 and support small groups with learning

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

  * The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants, as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish

  * Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay

  * Access to over 30 FREE, high-quality training courses

  * Refer a friend scheme

  * Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools

  * The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp–perm offer to schools

Unique School Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore, candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Barred List Check relevant to the post. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring SEND Teaching Assistant job near me in S25, South Anston, Rotherham! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!