SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years (Additional Needs Support)
Scawthorpe, Doncaster
Full-Time | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Start ASAP
From £93.00 per day
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Exclusive Vacancy with Reed Education
Reed Education is proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Scawthorpe area to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children within an Early Years setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and nurturing individual who is passionate about helping young children with additional needs successfully integrate into school life.
About the School
Our partner school is a highly inclusive, community-focused primary setting that places children's wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The school promotes a culture of kindness, patience and understanding, recognising that every child develops at their own pace. Team members are supported by approachable leadership and benefit from a positive working environment where professional development and teamwork are highly valued.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs.
- Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
- Helping children develop positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Assisting with the implementation of individual support plans and learning targets.
- Encouraging participation in classroom activities and structured play.
- Supporting children with personal care where required.
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support staff.
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback on pupils' development.
- Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Using a patient, nurturing and child-centred approach to build confidence and independence.
We Are Looking For:
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), either in schools, nurseries, care settings or similar environments.
- A caring, resilient and proactive approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A good understanding of supporting children with additional needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, developmental delays or social and emotional needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
Why Join Through Reed Education?
When you work through Reed Education, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay from £93.00 per day
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive school
- Dedicated local education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- Access to a wide variety of local education opportunities
- Free safeguarding and compliance support
- Reed Reward Hub with discounts at major retailers, supermarkets and restaurants
- Weekly pay via PAYE with no umbrella company involvement
- Ongoing support with career progression and education recruitment expertise
- Exclusive access to vacancies through Reed's established school partnerships
If you're a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young children as they begin their educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.