SEN Teaching Assistant DN

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School, Doncaster (DN5)

Start Date:

January 2026

Contract:

Full-time, Fixed Term (until the end of the academic year)

Location:

Doncaster, DN5

Pay Rate: GBP
95 - GBP
110 per day (dependent on payroll provider)

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Doncaster (DN5). This full-time position runs from January until the end of the academic year and offers the opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s education and wellbeing.

You will primarily work 1:1 with a pupil with severe and complex needs, who is non-verbal and can sometimes display challenging behaviour. The role will also include elements of small group support within the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with significant SEND needs, ensuring their learning and wellbeing are at the heart of everything you do.
• Support communication through alternative and augmentative methods such as gestures, visuals, and symbols.
• Assist with small group learning activities when appropriate.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver individual education and behaviour plans.
• Create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

• Experience supporting children with severe or complex SEND is essential.
• Comfortable working with non-verbal pupils and supporting challenging behaviours.
• Team Teach training (or equivalent positive handling training) would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Calm, patient, and resilient with a genuine enthusiasm and love for supporting children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

• A supportive, inclusive, and caring school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• A dedicated leadership team who value and support their staff.
• Competitive daily rate of GBP
  95-GBP
  110, dependent on payroll provider.

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and are ready for a rewarding, hands-on role in a mainstream setting, we would love to hear from you.