SEND Teaching Assistant x 2 Posts

Herringthorpe Infant School, Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 2JW

Tel: 01709 828959

www.herringthorpeinfantschool.co.uk

Contract type: Temporary Posts to start ASAP to 31st August 2027, 8.30am to 3.15pm (45 mins lunch), 30 hours, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: Monday 19th October

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th November

The Governors are seeking to appoint a enthusiastic, experienced, committed and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

The main purpose of the roles is to contribute to the educational needs and personal, social and emotional development of all children including those with special educational needs. Attend to all pupils’ care and welfare needs. Work under the direction and instruction of the SENCO/Class Teacher or Higher Level Teaching Assistants to enable access to learning for all pupils and provide general support in the management of pupils within school environment.

You should have good numeracy and literacy skills, be flexible and adaptable, willing to work as a team and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with children and Teaching Assistant qualification are required.

Application forms/packs are available with this advertisement. It is important that if you are downloading the application form from the Rotherham website, please make sure you use the new blue application form relevant to schools.

Visits are warmly welcomed on the following dates and times, please contact our Main Reception to book.

Visit Dates: Monday 12th October @ 3.30pm and Friday 16th October @ 3.30pm.

• We undertake to make reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.
• Please be aware that online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.