SEN Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEN Primary Teaching Assistants in Leeds and Wakefield to support children with special educational needs. You will provide tailored assistance, collaborate with educators, and create a nurturing environment to help students thrive. This full-time role offers a competitive daily salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Free exclusive training in behaviour management

Genuine support from dedicated consultants

Flexible opportunities available

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people in school or care settings.
• Kind, patient, and resilient nature with a positive attitude.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, and other needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Monitor progress and celebrate small wins.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Adaptability

Education

TA qualification or experience supporting children

Job description

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant Jobs – Leeds and Wakefield

Location: Leeds and Wakefield

Hours: Full time

Salary: £90- £130

Start date: ASAP

Are you an experienced or aspiring SEN Primary Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in the Leeds or Wakefield area? Protocol Education is looking for a supportive, motivated individuals to join local schools and make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

What you’ll be doing…

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll work closely with children who need extra support- whether that’s in a one-to-one role, within small groups, or a in a classroom setting. Your patience, positivity and adaptability will help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or SEMH
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Provide high quality pastoral support and help manage classroom behaviour
• Help create a calm, structured learning environment
• Encourage independence and build pupil’s confidence
• Monitor progress and celebrate small wins every day

Why choose Protocol Education?

Local SEN roles in Leeds, Wakefield, and nearby towns
Genuine support from your dedicated expert consultant
Free exclusive training in areas like behaviour management and safeguarding
Flexible opportunities – part-time, full-time, short-term, and long-term roles available

What we’re looking for?

TA qualification or experience supporting children or young people (in school or care settings)

A kind patient and resilient nature with a positive and proactive attitude

A passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Ready to make a difference? If you’re interested in being a SEN Primary Teaching Assistant get in touch and apply now by emailing your CV to: [e-mail] or calling us at 020 4540 1344.

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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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.