Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training who can confidently support pupils with autism, severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviours?

Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to make a real difference to children and young people with complex additional needs?

Are you ready to take on a rewarding long-term role in a specialist school, and do you hold a full UK driving licence and an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Coppice School, a specialist setting in Doncaster which provides education for 166 children and young people aged between 3 and 19 with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD). The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, helping pupils develop their independence, confidence and individual abilities.

The school is looking to appoint 2 experienced SEND Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis from 2nd November 2026. The successful candidates will support pupils with autism / ASD, severe learning disabilities and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small group support, managing challenging behaviours and encouraging positive engagement with learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Team Teach training, with the ability to confidently support pupils displaying challenging behaviours

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

• Experience working with children and young people with autism / ASD and severe learning disabilities

• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex needs

• A full UK driving licence

• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach, with strong communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to children and young people with additional needs, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: david.walters@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0114 3210757