Job description
Be the Difference – Join a Supportive Doncaster School (DN5) as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Doncaster (DN5)
Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you thrive when helping children with special educational needs overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education are welcoming applications for a nurturing and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to support students at a warm and inclusive school in Doncaster (DN5). As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals to support students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social or emotional challenges. Your focus will be on helping students achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions for students with SEN.
- Support students with EHCP targets and contribute to review processes.
- Adapt classroom materials and activities to suit individual learning styles.
- Help create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
- Foster independence, confidence and appropriate behaviour in pupils.
- Provide feedback to teachers and parents on student progress and areas for development.
- Uphold strong safeguarding practices at all times.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
- Understanding of different special educational needs and relevant support strategies.
- A caring, patient and adaptable nature.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Full-time availability and commitment to making a lasting impact.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Competitive pay reflecting your experience and contribution.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your career goals.
- Access to rewarding and varied educational settings.
- A meaningful role that allows you to make a real difference in young lives.
If you’re ready to bring compassion, dedication and energy to your next role, apply now to become an SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield with GSL Education.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’ 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.