1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a Pupil with Medical Needs

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a Pupil with Medical Needs

Location: Our Lady & St Joseph's R C Primary School, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7HG.

Date posted: 06/07/2026

Job reference: REQ23485

Salary: £26,340 - £26,472 pro rata (pay award pending)

Contractual hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm during term time only. Temporary until 31 July 2027.

Role start: 1st September 2026

Job description

Diocese of Hallam. Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a one form entry Catholic Primary School situated in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham. We are 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.

Responsibilities include supporting the child's learning, communication, independence, and wellbeing throughout the school day, assisting with routine health and care needs, and ensuring the child can fully access learning opportunities and participate in all aspects of school life while a trained carer is present with the child at all times.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Strong and inclusive Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic and supportive headteacher (new to the school in September 2023)
• Warm, welcoming family environment with supportive colleagues
• Happy and enthusiastic children eager to learn
• Supportive Governing body and school community
• Well maintained building and fantastic outdoor provision with the resources needed to teach effectively
• School due to join the St. Clare CMAT

Closing & Interview

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026, 12pm.

Shortlisting: Monday 13th July 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026.

Contact

Telephone: ; Email: .

Applications must be made using the correct CES application form.

Disclosures

This post involves working with children and therefore the successful candidate 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

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE