SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

Training & development

Long-term roles

Dedicated consultant

Referral rewards

Valued staff

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for SEND Teaching Assistants in Doncaster to support children with additional needs in primary and secondary settings. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to create a calm, inclusive classroom where every pupil can access learning and develop confidence.

We welcome compassionate, patient applicants with a genuine commitment to inclusion. Roles are ongoing, flexible between full-time and part-time hours, with weekly PAYE pay and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, education, care, or support backgrounds.
• Patient, nurturing, and reliable approach.
• Confidence supporting learning activities and personal care where required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting every child's development.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND during lessons and structured learning activities.
• Adapting learning approaches to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Encouraging communication, engagement, and independence.
• Providing personal care where required, always with dignity and respect.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider support teams.
• Helping to create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrating progress and achievements, however small.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Doncaster £92.63 - £100 per day (PAYE, paid weekly) Start: ASAP Contract: Full-Time and Part Time | Ongoing Opportunity

Could you be the person who helps a child feel safe, supported, and ready to learn?

We're working with a number of welcoming and inclusive schools across Doncaster who are looking for caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

If you're patient, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity. Every day you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve their potential.

No two days are ever the same, but every day is rewarding.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll become an important part of a pupil's educational journey.

You'll support learning in and out of the classroom, help pupils overcome barriers, and provide emotional and practical support that enables them to thrive.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff, you'll help create a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, understood, and successful.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND during lessons and structured learning activities
• Adapting learning approaches to suit individual needs and abilities
• Encouraging communication, engagement, and independence
• Providing personal care where required, always with dignity and respect
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider support teams
• Helping to create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Celebrating progress and achievements, however small

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, education, care, or support work backgrounds
• A patient, nurturing, and reliable approach
• Confidence supporting learning activities and personal care where required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting every child's development
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Sometimes the skills gained through life experience, care work, youth work, healthcare, or family support can be just as valuable as classroom experience.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Long-term and ongoing roles across Doncaster and surrounding areas

A dedicated consultant who understands SEND and will support you every step of the way

Referral rewards when you recommend friends and colleagues

Opportunities to work in schools where support staff are genuinely valued and appreciated

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Some pupils may not remember every lesson they attend, but they'll always remember the people who made them feel supported, understood, and believed in.

If you're passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

A great SEND Teaching Assistant doesn't just support learning. They build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and compliance procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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