Teaching Assistant - Special Needs School

TeacherActive; Redcar, Doncaster; On-site; Full time

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Needs School

Yorkshire and Humber/ temporary / £90 - 100 per day

Exciting Opportunity: SEND Teaching Assistant at Special School in Doncaster

Location: Doncaster, DN5
Contract: Full-Time
Pupil Ages: 5 to 18 (KS1–Post-16)

Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their full potential? Join this school where they support 120 incredible students with moderate learning difficulties, autism, communication challenges, and associated needs, in an inclusive and engaging environment.

About the School

At this school they provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to develop skills for learning, life, and work. From Literacy and Numeracy to Creative Arts, Forest School, and Careers Programmes, their students are inspired to explore, achieve, and thrive every day.

Your Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support learning: Assist students with moderate learning and communication difficulties in accessing a creative, well-rounded curriculum.
• Encourage independence: Help students build life skills, confidence, and resilience for the future.
• Work as a team: Collaborate with teachers and therapists to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Be creative: Engage students in exciting subjects like PE, Outdoor Learning, Computing, and Enterprise.

What We’re Looking For

A compassionate and patient individual who thrives in a team.
Someone with experience working with SEND students (or a willingness to learn).
A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting unique learning needs.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape lives and make a lasting impact.

Let’s inspire brighter futures together!