Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start in Doncaster. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, collaborating with teaching staff to boost engagement, independence and positive outcomes across the school day.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, excellent communication and a proactive, team-focused approach, with a commitment to safeguarding. The role is full-time, on-site, with competitive PAYE rates and access to ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Passion for helping pupils reach their potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Work with teaching staff to promote engagement and learning.
• Encourage independence and positive learning outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND Experience

Passion for pupils

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Are you patient, resilient and passionate about making a positive difference in the classroom?

Do you thrive in a supportive school environment where every day brings new opportunities to help pupils succeed?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary, secondary and specialist schools across the Doncaster area. These schools are committed to creating a positive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by experienced leadership teams and dedicated staff.

The schools are looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start on a long-term basis. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of additional needs, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, independence and positive learning outcomes across the school day.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• A passion for supporting pupils to reach their full potential
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A positive, proactive and adaptable attitude
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

Contact Number: 01143210757

EMAIL: [e-mail]

Sen Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £93.83 to £105.03 a day Hours: Full-time Location: DN1 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 14 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Doncaster

Start Date: September Start

Salary: £93.83 - £105.03 per day

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident. Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.