Specialist SEND teaching assistant; Temporary

Position: Specialist SEND teaching assistant (Temporary)
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant – Doncaster

Doncaster

Severe & Complex Needs Provision

PK Education are currently recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support within a specialist provision in the Doncaster area.

This setting supports children and young people with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD), and complex physical and communication needs.

This is a highly structured environment requiring consistency, patience and confidence supporting pupils with significant additional needs.

The Role:

Supporting pupils with severe ASD, SLD and complex needs
Assisting with personal care (toileting, feeding, mobility support where required)
Implementing individual communication systems (PECS, Makaton, visual timetables)
Supporting sensory regulation strategies
Working alongside therapists and specialist teaching staff
Promoting independence and dignity at all times.

Essential

Experience:

Previous experience within a specialist SEND school or high-needs provision
Confidence supporting severe ASD and complex learning needs
Comfortable providing personal care
Understanding of sensory processing and behaviour regulation
Calm, resilient and emotionally regulated approach
This is not a mainstream classroom role — applicants must have direct experience within specialist or complex needs settings.

If you are a dedicated SEND practitioner looking to work within a highly specialist environment in Doncaster, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rates – £12.07 – £14.43 per hour (depending on experience)
Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
Ongoing support from dedicated education consultants
Opportunities to develop within a supportive school environment
Valuable experience across high-quality setting