Job Description

Salary

Band C - 25,185 Band D - 25,583 - 25,989 Pro rata dependent on qualifications/experience.

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

05/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21088

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School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc

Herringthorpe Infant School

Chatterton Drive

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 2JW

Tel: 01709 828959

www.herringthorpeinfantschool.co.uk

Temporary Posts to start ASAP to 31st August 2026

Hours: 8.30am to 3.15pm (45 mins lunch), 30 hours, Monday to Friday

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 Teaching Staff 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.

Closing Date:

Monday 15th September 2025 @ 10am

Interview Date:

Wednesday 24th September 2025.



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

Visit Dates

: Monday 8th September 2025 @ 4pm and Friday 12th September 2025 @ 4pm.


The post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found on the Rotherham Borough Council's Jobs Web-site.


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



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.