SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary

Salary Band D - £26,340 - £26,472 Pro Rata, (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

32.5

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

20/07/2026

Job reference

REQ23583

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Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.doc

Location: Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School , Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham

Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm term time only.

Contract type: Temporary until 31st July 2027 in the first instance.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Interviews to take place: Friday 4th September 2026

The Governing Body of Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding

1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child currently in Year 3 who has a tracheostomy and significant communication needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, experience of working with children with additional needs, and excellent interpersonal skills. They will play a key role in supporting the child's learning, communication, independence and wellbeing, ensuring they are fully included in all aspects of school life.

Our Lady & St Joseph’s is a one form entry Catholic Primary School situated in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. Our school offers a fantastic environment and developing curriculum for our children and staff, and we are proud of the significant achievements secured – including a strong results track-record. We have worked hard to develop our outdoor environment and have developed the Forest School approach across all year groups.

We are seeking to employ someone who has:

• Level 2 or equivalent qualifications (or a commitment to beginning this training)
• Experience of working with children
• A kind and caring attitude towards children of all ages
• A good sense of humour and is able to work as part of a team

We can offer you:

• a strong and inclusive Christian ethos
• an enthusiastic and supportive headteacher who was new to the school in September 2023
• a warm, welcoming family environment with supportive colleagues
• happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a supportive Governing body and school community
• a well-maintained building and fantastic outdoor provision, with the resources needed to teach effectively
• a school that is due to join the St. Clare CMAT: https://www.stclarecmat.org.uk/

Visits to the school to meet children and staff are most welcome. For further details or an application pack please contact the school by telephone 01709760084 or email Sign in to view email

Applications must be made using the correct CES application form. Forms can be requested from our school office or downloaded from the school website: https://www.ourlady-stjosephs.rotherham.sch.uk/vacancies

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with a tracheostomy and significant communication difficulties. The role includes supporting the child's learning, communication, independence, and wellbeing throughout the school day, as well as assisting with their routine health and care needs. Full training will be provided. Although a trained carer will be present with the child at all times, the Teaching Assistant will play an important role in ensuring the child can fully access learning opportunities and participate in all aspects of school life.