Tradewind Recruitment
SEN Teaching Assistant – Supply Opportunities | Doncaster
Make a Difference Every Day with Tradewind Recruitment
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supply team, working across a range of welcoming schools in Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and caring individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, or longer-term opportunities, we can offer roles that fit around your commitments.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Work alongside teachers and SEN teams to support individual learning and development.
- Implement personalised support strategies and interventions.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
- Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and engagement with learning.
- Support positive behaviour and help pupils develop essential social and emotional skills.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in a school, specialist setting, or similar environment.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and supporting children with additional needs.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in education, childcare, health, or support work (desirable).
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- Flexible supply work to suit your availability.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Doncaster schools.
- Support from a dedicated education consultant who understands your career goals.
- Free access to thousands of CPD courses through The National College to support your professional development.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience and progress your education career.
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful impact in the classroom, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your SEN Teaching Assistant career with Tradewind Recruitment.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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