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SEND Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Doncaster
Date posted : 29/10/25
  1. Full Time
£89.38 - 100.00 per day

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £89.38 - £100 per day (depedning on expirence)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP (Relevant check required before start)

Are you a passionate and resilient individual ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children with complex special educational needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This full-time role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing disorders, and physical or medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups with complex SEN

  • Implement EHCP targets and adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs

  • Support with personal care, feeding, and mobility where necessary

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

  • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children with complex SEN (essential)

  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and learning

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude

  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach, or similar) are desirable

We Offer:

  • A supportive and welcoming team environment

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Opportunities to work closely with a multidisciplinary team

  • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

If you are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to adam.hinchliffe@teachingpersonnel.com
Closing date: ongoing 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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