Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you provide the individual support that helps young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) feel confident, included, and able to progress?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking caring and dependable SEN Teaching Assistants to support schools in Doncaster. We would like to hear from individuals who understand that every learner has different needs and can provide patient, practical support to help students take part in lessons and school life.
The SEN TA works alongside teachers and other support staff to help learners with Special Educational Needs access learning, develop key skills, and become more independent.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support during lessons
- Help students understand instructions and complete classroom activities
- Adapt tasks and resources to suit individual learning needs
- Encourage communication, confidence, and independent learning
- Support positive behaviour and participation in school activities
- Monitor progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
- Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and different learning needs
- Patient and understanding approach to supporting young people
- Good communication and relationship-building skills
- Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working as part of a team
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Earn between £460 and £600 per week, based on experience
- Gain experience supporting a variety of Special Educational Needs
- Develop valuable classroom and individual support skills
- Work across different educational environments
- Receive ongoing guidance from dedicated education consultants
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 throughout the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.