Job description

Looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Doncaster!

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

Are you committed to supporting children with additional learning needs and helping them access education in a meaningful way? A number of inclusive schools in Doncaster are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.

About the School:
The schools in Doncaster offer nurturing and structured environments where pupils with additional needs are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Staff work closely together to create calm, consistent and inclusive classrooms where every child is valued, understood and given the support they need to succeed.

About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and SEN teams to support pupils with a range of additional needs, both in and out of the classroom. You will help deliver personalised support, encourage engagement in learning, and promote positive behaviour and independence throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings

  • Deliver tailored support based on individual learning plans

  • Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and activities

  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning

  • Provide consistent emotional and academic support

  • Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

  • Monitor and report on pupil progress and development

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children or young people is desirable

  • Understanding of SEN needs or willingness to develop knowledge

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Patient, calm and empathetic approach

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Commitment to supporting inclusive education

This is a rewarding opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Doncaster to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need additional support to reach their potential.

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years

  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.