SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and developm

Positive and welcoming environment

Make a real difference

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is currently looking for a qualified and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield to support learning across the primary age range and deliver 1:1 programmes for pupils with SEN. The role involves promoting positive behaviour, tracking progress, and helping create a welcoming classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have 1:1 SEN experience and knowledge of KS1/KS2 curriculum; Level 2 childcare qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1:1 SEN support experience or familiarity with SEN required or preferred.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a primary setting.
• Knowledge of KS1/KS2 curriculum is advantageous.
• Committed to promoting progression of pupils learning.
• Strong classroom management and supportive, inclusive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching across the primary age range.
• Deliver specific support programmes for pupils with SEN.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Help create a welcoming and smooth running classroom.
• Keep track of pupils’ progress and adapt support accordingly.
• Work one-to-one and with small groups to provide additional support.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Positive behaviour support

Team collaboration

Childcare awareness

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

1:1 SEN

Full-Time Wakefield

Teaching Personnel is currently on the lookout for a qualified and enthusiastic SEN Teaching assistant at a well-known school in Wakefield. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in by giving children that extra push that they need, especially those with special needs (SEN).

• Salary: £92 - £105 a day (depending on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Enhanced DBS
• Hours: 8:15 – 15:30
• Flexible working days
• EYFS and Primary

Key responsibilities:

• Support learning and teaching across the primary age range.
• Deliver specific support programmes made for pupils with SEN.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Help create a welcoming and trouble-free environment.
• Keep track of the progress of pupils.
• Work one to one and with small groups to give that additional support.

Role requirements:

• Level 2 childcare qualification preferred but not mandatory
• Has experience working 1:1 with SEN students, SEN qualifications are preferable
• Has experience working within the Primary Sector.
• Has knowledge of KS1/KS2 Curriculum.
• Committed to promoting progression of pupils learning.

Benefits for you:

• Opportunities for growth and development
• A positive and welcoming environment
• The chance to make an actual difference
• A supportive leadership team

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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