Teaching Assistant

Back TO Work; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Consultant support

Career development opportunities

Variety of school settings

Job summary

Back TO Work is recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide patient, caring and consistent support to children with special educational needs in diverse UK schools. You will help pupils with learning, adapt activities to individual needs, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that builds confidence and independence.

With Monday–Friday hours across primary and secondary settings, you will work with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored assistance, communicate progress to families, and

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy when supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual learning requirements.
• Experience using positive behaviour-support strategies where needed.
• Strong team collaboration and communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient, caring and calm support to children with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Support pupils with learning and development, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Assist children with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties using positive strategies.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, included and confident.
• Work closely with teachers and the support team to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Communicate progress and needs with staff and families.
• Promote an inclusive classroom where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We’re recruiting for Teaching Assistants provide patient, caring and consistent support to children with special educational needs. This role focuses on supporting learning and development, managing and encouraging positive behaviour, and helping children build their confidence and independence in a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Teaching Assistant job role:

• Provide patient, caring and calm support to children with special educational needs and additional learning requirements.
• Support pupils with their learning and development, adapting activities and approaches to meet their individual needs.
• Assist children who may experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties, using positive and consistent behaviour-support strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, helping them to feel safe, confident and included within the school environment.
• Encourage children to develop their independence, confidence and social skills through appropriate support and encouragement.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the support team to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families regarding pupils’ progress, wellbeing and individual needs.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Teaching Assistant benefits:

• Monday–Friday working – helping provide a good work-life balance.
• Variety of school settings – opportunities across primary and secondary schools.
• Opportunities to gain valuable UK school experience and develop your career.
• Training and development opportunities to build your skills and confidence.
• Dedicated consultant support to help you find roles suited to your experience and preferences.
• Opportunities to make a real difference to pupils, schools and local communities.

Training will be included to help prepare you for this role.

Teaching Assistant pay:

£90 - £110 per day