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SEND Teaching Assistant
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- £88 - 105 - Day
- Recruiter
- PK Education
- Closes
- 07 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School
Doncaster
Temporary – Term Time Only
PK Education is partnering with special schools in Doncaster who are seeking experienced Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants who are flexible, consistent, and reliable in supporting students with a wide range of SEND needs. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in working with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD and non-verbal and pre-verbal primary & Secondary aged students. This role is challenging but incredibly rewarding, ideally for individuals with prior experience in special schools or similar settings.
Role Overview:
Location: Doncaster
Duration: Temporary, Full-time, Term-time only
Daily Rate: £88 - £105 per day (Based on experience – the more experience, the higher the daily rate!)
Key Responsibilities:
Support the class teacher and SEND students, ensuring their needs are met at all times.
Work with Primary and secondary age students with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD, non-verbal, and pre-verbal ASD assisting with their individual learning and development.
Build trusted, nurturing relationships with students to create a positive learning environment.
Support students to understand and manage their abilities, challenges, and frustrations, helping them to achieve learning outcomes.
Show a flexible and hands-on approach to working with a wide range of needs.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, especially in a special school or similar setting.
Minimum Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification or above (or equivalent).
Experience with children on the Autistic Spectrum and those with severe learning difficulties.
MAKATON, PECS, Visual Aids, PEG Feed, and Hoist Training are desirable, but not essential.
Some Personal Care may be involved.
Passionate, motivated, and highly enthusiastic about working with students who have differentiated needs.
Knowledge of SEND teaching strategies and a deep understanding of how to tailor support to meet individual needs.
Additional Qualifications (Desirable):
GNVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
SEND Diploma or equivalent
MAKATON, PECS, Visual Aid, and other SEND-specific training
Must have a Child and Adult workforce DBS on the subscription service or willing to obtain one.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay: £9.67 - £15.62 per hour, based on experience. (PAYE)
An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with severe complex needs.
A supportive environment where you can develop and grow professionally.
PK Education's commitment to providing fair pay and matching candidates to roles that suit their skills.
How to Apply:
For more information about the role or to apply, please contact Tracey Young:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
PK Education: We pride ourselves on matching our candidates to schools with a perfect fit, ensuring that each opportunity stretches and fulfils career ambitions. Since 2005, we've been delivering on our promise of Inspiring Potential – in our team, in our candidates, and in every child
Ad ID: 5416918654
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