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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Doncaster

Academics, acting as an agency, are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a flexible, temporary ongoing basis within welcoming mainstream primary schools across Doncaster.

This role focuses on providing individualised support to a pupil with additional needs within a mainstream classroom setting, ensuring they can access learning alongside their peers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Mainstream Primary)
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Contract: Flexible working pattern, temporary ongoing
Pay: £92.56 - £95 per day (paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that suits you

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in a mainstream primary school, you will work closely with a named pupil who requires additional support due to special educational needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication difficulties.

You will provide consistent one-to-one support within the classroom, helping the child to access the curriculum, regulate emotions, develop social skills, and build confidence whilst remaining integrated within the wider class.

This is a highly rewarding role suited to someone patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education within mainstream settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support within a mainstream classroom environment.
  * Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.
  * Implement and support EHCP targets and individual support plans.
  * Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
  * Encourage independence whilst offering appropriate guidance.
  * Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and parents.
  * Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN within mainstream schools.
  * Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs.
  * Calm, nurturing and consistent approach.
  * Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What Academics Offer

• Flexible, ongoing 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant roles in mainstream Doncaster primary schools.
  * Competitive daily rates between £88.94 - £95 (PAYE).
  * Opportunities for long-term placements and temp-to-perm roles.
  Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all of your placements.

* Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
* Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are a caring and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Doncaster, apply today with Academics.

Apply now to join Academics as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Doncaster.