Job Description:

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Rotherham

Location: Rotherham
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Temporary / Long-Term Supply
Working Pattern: Full-time
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Are you confident, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education?

PK Education are recruiting Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Rotherham from January 2027.

We're looking for individuals who can build positive relationships with students, provide consistent support and help young people develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in school.

This role is particularly suited to candidates with experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour or additional learning requirements.

The Role

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Helping students manage emotions and regulate behaviour

• Supporting pupils who may struggle to engage in mainstream lessons

• Encouraging positive relationships and classroom participation

• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND departments

• Following individual behaviour support plans

• Helping maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people

• Experience supporting SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable

• A calm, patient and confident approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to establish clear boundaries and maintain consistency

• Resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Who Would This Suit?

• Experienced Teaching Assistants

• Behaviour Mentors

• Youth workers and support workers

• Psychology and Criminology graduates

• Sports coaches with experience supporting young people

• Individuals with relevant pastoral or SEND experience

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005

• Competitive daily rates

• Opportunities across Rotherham secondary schools

• Access to longer-term placements

• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

• Opportunities to develop valuable SEND and pastoral experience

Interested?

If you're passionate about making a difference to young people who need additional support, we'd love to hear from you.