Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to make a real difference to children and young people with complex additional needs?
Are you ready to take on a rewarding long-term role in a specialist school, and do you hold a full UK driving licence and an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with Coppice School, a specialist setting in Doncaster which provides education for 166 children and young people aged between 3 and 19 with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD). The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, helping pupils develop their independence, confidence and individual abilities.
The school is looking to appoint 2 experienced SEND Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis from 2nd November 2026. The successful candidates will support pupils with autism / ASD, severe learning disabilities and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small group support, managing challenging behaviours and encouraging positive engagement with learning.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
Team Teach training, with the ability to confidently support pupils displaying challenging behaviours
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
Experience working with children and young people with autism / ASD and severe learning disabilities
Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex needs
A full UK driving licence
A resilient, patient and adaptable approach, with strong communication skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to children and young people with additional needs, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£100.00 - £110.00 per day