Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs?

Reeson Education are seeking a reliable and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and supportive educational setting in the Doncaster (DN6) area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, experience in education, or a genuine passion for helping young learners thrive.

You will provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, helping them access learning, promoting independence, and supporting their emotional, behavioural, and academic development. You will encourage participation, follow structured support plans, and help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

• Personalised Support: Provide focused academic and emotional assistance based on individual needs.
• Daily Learning Assistance: Support with class tasks, adapted resources, and small-group activities.
• Behaviour & Emotional Support: Use supportive strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and resilience.
• Progress Monitoring: Record key observations and communicate updates to teaching staff.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

• Previous experience in a school, childcare, or support setting.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in following learning and behaviour plans.
• A proactive, flexible, and encouraging approach to supporting learners.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

• Competitive daily rate of 100 - 130 based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time and full-time roles.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A rewarding chance to directly impact children's progress and wellbeing.

Please be advised that this role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, and successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for a new one.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay %