Job description
Make a Real Difference – Support Learners as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Doncaster!
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
GSL Education are seeking a committed, compassionate, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a welcoming school setting in Doncaster. If you are passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and helping them thrive, this is your opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.
Your Role as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, helping them access learning.
- Work closely with teaching staff to implement personalised learning and support strategies.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Contribute to creating an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress and development.
What You’ll Need as an SEN TA:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g. Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, SEMH, or similar).
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting learning and behaviour.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Understanding of SEN strategies and inclusive practice (desirable).
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive weekly pay between £460 – £600 per week.
- Supportive school environments with strong SEN provision.
- A dedicated consultant offering ongoing guidance and career support.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Ready to make a positive impact in a child’s life? Apply today with GSL Education and help learners in Doncaster reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.