Job Description

Specialist SEN Support Assistant - Doncaster

Are you an empathetic and resilient Specialist SEN Support Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities across Doncaster?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting Specialist SEN Support Assistants to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a number of specialist education settings throughout Doncaster. These Specialist SEN Support Assistant opportunities involve supporting children and young people with Autism (ASC), SEMH and a range of additional learning needs within small class environments. Many settings provide personalised learning through intervention sessions, therapeutic support and tailored teaching approaches, allowing pupils to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Position: Specialist SEN Support Assistant
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: per day (paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay, dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

Working as a Specialist SEN Support Assistant in Doncaster, you will support pupils within mixed-age classes, where learning is tailored to ability rather than age.

The Specialist SEN Support Assistant role in Doncaster includes working with small groups of around eight pupils, providing classroom support, delivering targeted interventions and assisting during therapeutic activities that promote communication, emotional regulation and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH and additional needs
• Deliver small group and individual intervention sessions
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assist with therapy-based and personalised learning activities
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Previous SEN experience or strong knowledge of Autism, SEMH and additional needs
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

What Academics Offer

• Flexible Specialist SEN Support Assistant opportunities throughout Doncaster
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities to work within specialist education settings
• Ongoing consultant support

We also offer:

• Flexibility - we offer all of our candidates the opportunity to choose the days and where they work, allowing them to commit fully to their life outside of the classroom.
• ASAP start, or a start date that works for you.
• Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to 75 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are looking for your next Specialist SEN Support Assistant opportunity in Doncaster, we'd love to hear from you.