SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – September 2026

SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH specialist

Rotherham, S66

£115 per day

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement 

Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only

Unique School Solutions are supporting a school in the S66 area of Rotherham who are needing specialist teaching assistants to work in KS2 and KS3. You will be working with small groups of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside a range of associated conditions. The role will be working alongside another teaching assistant within the classroom under the direction of the teacher. The role is to start in September 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.

About the school:

• Specialist school catering for students across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 with SEMH, SLCN and associated conditions
• Ofsted rated “Good” school
• Supportive and well organised leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience working with children or adults with Special Educational Needs
• Patience, resilience and empathy
• The ability to build rapport with young learners
• The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
• Experience with Phonics is advantageous.

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 inhouse 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

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

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 offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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