Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £95 - £120 per day
Contract: Full-time / Term Time Only
Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We'd love to hear from you!

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Doncaster for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. Whether you have previous experience in education or transferable skills from care, support work or youth services, we'd love to hear from you.

The school is part of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust, offering excellent support, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work across other schools within the Trust where required.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Complex learning and behavioural needs

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support that helps pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

Some pupils may require additional support with emotional regulation, communication and personal care, so a calm, nurturing and flexible approach is essential.

Your Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support throughout the school day.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
Support pupils with their learning, communication and social development.
Encourage independence and build pupils' confidence.
Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider school staff.
Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Support other schools within the Trust where required.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Compassionate, patient and resilient.
Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations.
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Previous experience in education is welcomed but not essential.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Care and Support Work
Residential Childcare
Healthcare
Mental Health Services
Youth Work
Supported Living
Learning Disability Services
Behaviour Support
Sports Coaching
Prison or Probation Services

If you have transferable skills and a genuine desire to support children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Information

Daily pay for this role ranges from £95 to £120 per day.

The rate offered will be determined by several factors, including:

Relevant skills and previous experience.
Availability to work on a full-time basis.
The specific requirements and responsibilities of the school.

Candidates who are available full-time, demonstrate relevant experience and closely match the school's requirements will typically be considered for the higher end of the pay scale.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive daily pay of £95-£120 per day.
Access to free CPD and professional development through The National College.
Dedicated support from an experienced Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
Opportunities for long-term, permanent and Trust-wide career progression.
The opportunity to work within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.