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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 26 March 2026
Salary: £95.00 to £105.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 April 2026
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Source Supply Teachers Ltd
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £95-£105 per day (Depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Contract: Long term Supply

About the role
Source Supply is currently seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Rotherham. In this role, you will support children and young people with ASD, This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. You will be working closely with class teachers and the SEN team to provide tailored support, helping pupils to engage with learning and develop key social and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with ASD and a calm, nurturing approach. This role would suit someone who is committed to making a positive difference in a supportive and inclusive school environment.

We are looking for an engaging, proactive, and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

You will become part of a committed and supportive team that places children at the heart of everything they do. The school works tirelessly to ensure every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

Requirements
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and training. All successful applicants will:
- Experience in working with children in a school or specialist setting
- A nurturing, patient and consistent approach
- Have referenceable experience working in a school setting.
- Be passionate about education, with a desire to help young people thrive.
- Be an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ideally hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to vehicle.

About Source Supply
Source Supply are local education recruitment specialists, with over 50 years’ experience working with schools and other education settings. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEND settings to recruit exceptional teachers, teaching assistants and other support staff for a range of day-to-day, short and long-term vacancies.

Source Supply welcome all applicants and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

What we offer
Source Supply are proud to offer our valued staff:
- DBS FULLY FUNDED
- Competitive rates of pay, paid PAYE on a weekly basis.
- Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations).
- Free online and face-to-face training, plus regular social events
- Local, dedicated support from our experienced recruitment team.
- Generous referral scheme – earn £100 for each successful recommendation.
- A £100 welcome bonus for all staff. T&C apply.

How to apply
To join us as a teaching assistant, apply via this website or email an up-to-date CV to sheffield@sourcesupply.co.uk. For an informal chat about the role, or more information about Source Supply, call 0114 383 0022.

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