SEN Support Mainstream Primary School - Huddersfield

Academics; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils in mainstream primary schools across Huddersfield and surrounding areas. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language delays, assisting with differentiated activities and behaviour strategies, and helping to create an inclusive, safe learning environment.

You will support pupils with sensory breaks, emotional regulation and social communication, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or related settings.
• Calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour and learning.
• Qualifications such as Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Team-Teach or Makaton are advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers with differentiated activities and behaviour strategies.
• Create an inclusive, safe learning environment.
• Support pupils with sensory breaks, emotional regulation and social communication.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Proactive support

1:1 support

Group support

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Team-Teach

Makaton

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary Schools

Location: Huddersfield & surrounding areas

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible day-to-day

Start Date: Immediate & Upcoming Term Starts

Are you an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the classroom?

We are partnering with a variety of welcoming mainstream primary schools across Huddersfield that require dedicated, compassionate support staff to work alongside pupils with additional educational needs. Whether you are looking for long-term consistency or flexible day-to-day work around your schedule, we have immediate opportunities available.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language delays.
• Assisting the class teacher with differentiated learning activities and positive behaviour strategies.
• Creating an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with sensory breaks, emotional regulation, and social communication.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, nursery, or youth work backgrounds welcome).
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to behaviour support and learning development.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Team-Teach, or Makaton) are advantageous but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Opportunities for permanent school contracts and long-term career progression.
• Access to ongoing CPD and safeguarding training.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy