SEN Teaching Assistant

Search & Selection UK Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A new educational institution in Huddersfield seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children with additional learning needs. You will play a vital role in their academic, emotional, and social development. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience working in a SEN setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Enhanced maternity package

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary, secondary or SEN setting required.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support in and out of class.
• Assist with speech, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

ICT skills

Education

GCSEs (A–C) or NVQ Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Huddersfield | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

£22,478 – £26,839 (Depending on Experience)

We’re looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new SEN school in Huddersfield, supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with additional learning needs. Pupils may have a range of needs including autism, social and emotional difficulties, speech and language challenges, and other complex learning requirements.

You’ll play a key role in supporting their academic, emotional, and social development in a therapeutic and nurturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide tailored 1 : 1 and small group support in and out of class
• Assist with speech, language, literacy, and numeracy development
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence
• Support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and resource preparation
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families

What We’re Looking For:

• GCSEs (A–C) or NVQ Level 2 in Maths and English
• Experience working in a primary, secondary or SEN setting
• Strong communication, organisation, and ICT skillsAbility to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why Apply?

• Join a brand-new, purpose-built SEN school in Huddersfield
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team
• Ongoing training and career development
• Enhanced maternity package and staff benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs