1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Doncaster
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Doncaster and surrounding areas
Pay: £11.85 – £13.00 per hour (paid weekly)
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a child’s life? We’re looking for a patient, caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil on a 1:1 basis in one of our lovely partner schools in Doncaster.
This is a great opportunity to work closely with a child who needs some extra help to get the most out of their time in school. Whether you’ve supported pupils with additional needs before or you’re just starting out in education and feel passionate about inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.
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What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting a child on a one-to-one basis, following their EHCP
* Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to put strategies in place
* Encouraging progress across different subjects in and out of class
* Creating a calm, supportive environment where the child feels safe and understood
* Tracking progress and sharing feedback with teachers and parents/carers
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What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with children with SEN (in school, childcare, or care settings)
* A positive and proactive attitude
* Good communication skills – you’ll be part of a wider support team
* Patience, empathy, and the confidence to adapt to what each day brings
* A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
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What you’ll get from us:
* Weekly pay, paid directly (no umbrella companies)
* Ongoing support from your personal consultant
* Free or subsidised training (including CPD on autism, trauma, and behaviour)
* The chance to be part of a school community where your work truly matters
* Opportunities to take on other roles like general TA, EYFS support, and more
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If this sounds like the kind of role where you could make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Even if this particular role isn’t the perfect fit, we have lots of schools in Doncaster looking for support staff from September – so don’t hesitate to get in touch and see what’s available.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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