Location: Doncaster (various sites: DN6, DN3, DN5)
Contract: Full-Time (part time would also be considered)
Age Range: Various ages and needs across the different schools
About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including moderate learning difficulties, autism, and communication challenges. Every day is different, and the role suits someone who is patient, adaptable, and motivated by making a positive impact.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need school experience to be considered many of our most successful SEND TAs come from backgrounds such as:
Care work
Support work with vulnerable people or young adults
Youth work or mentoring
Volunteering with children in crisis or
Supportive community roles
If you’ve supported people with emotional or behavioural needs, or you’re simply someone who naturally brings empathy and calm to challenging situations, this role could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting pupils in lessons, helping them engage and feel confident
Encouraging independence and helping develop key life skills
Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs
Bringing enthusiasm and creativity to a variety of subjects, from core learning to practical and outdoor activities
Creating a positive, reassuring environment where every pupil feels valued
Who You Are
Caring, reliable and committed to helping young people succeed
Able to stay calm and patient, even when things feel challenging
Interested in learning more about SEND and supporting children with a wide range of needs
Someone who truly wants to make a meaningful difference every day
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who need consistency, encouragement and compassion while building valuable skills and experience in a specialist setting.
To apply or find out more, please email your CV to: (url removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Salary description
£93.00 - £95.00 per day