Rotherham & Doncaster | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Supply Opportunities
Protocol Education

Make a Real Difference with Protocol Education

At Protocol Education, we are proud to work with a wide network of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Rotherham and Doncaster. We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and help them thrive both academically and personally.

Whether you are an experienced SEN TA or have transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, or childcare, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and engage in learning.
• Building positive relationships and promoting confidence and independence.
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, SEN, care, support work, youth work, or similar settings.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Protocol Education.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE.
• Flexible working opportunities to fit around your lifestyle.
• Access to a wide range of local schools across Rotherham and Doncaster.
• Free CPD and training courses through our online learning platform.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles.
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.*

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within primary education, apply today and become part of the Protocol Education team.

Submit your CV now to find out more about our current SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Rotherham and Doncaster.

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.

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