Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) - Primary Schools
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £93 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 209845 |
Summary
Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) - Primary Schools
Location: Rotherham / Doncaster
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary & Permanent Opportunities Available
About the Role:
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to support pupils in primary schools across Rotherham and Doncaster. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Support pupils' social and emotional development
- Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting)
- A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to different learning needs and classroom environments
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Flexible working options to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive school environments
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of primary settings
- Potential for long-term and permanent roles
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Location: Rotherham / Doncaster
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary & Permanent Opportunities Available
About the Role:
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to support pupils in primary schools across Rotherham and Doncaster. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Support pupils' social and emotional development
- Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting)
- A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to different learning needs and classroom environments
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Flexible working options to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive school environments
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of primary settings
- Potential for long-term and permanent roles
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.