Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultants

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

CPD courses via My-Progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking SEND Support Staff to assist primary pupils with additional needs in Wakefield and surrounding areas. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support across KS1/KS2, working with Autism/ASC, ADHD, and related needs. On-going opportunities with a dedicated onboarding team and market-leading pay.

All roles involve safeguarding responsibilities, DBS checks, and collaboration with school SEND teams to provide consistent support. PAYE payroll ensures correct tax and NI deductions.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience supporting children with SEND.
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• Knowledge or experience of Autism/ASC and ADHD.
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils 1:1 in a mainstream classroom.
• Deliver small-group interventions to pupils needing extra help.
• Provide additional support within the classroom as directed by teachers.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Calm demeanor

Primary experience

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £90 - 110 per day

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs?

Are you confident providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND within a mainstream classroom?

Are you patient, adaptable and passionate about helping children access their education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of mainstream primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for experienced SEND Support Staff to work with pupils who require additional support to access learning and thrive within a mainstream school environment.

We have day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available across KS1 and KS2. Roles may include supporting individual pupils on a 1:1 basis, delivering small-group interventions or providing additional support within the classroom.

As SEND Support Staff, you may work with pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism/ASC, ADHD, communication difficulties and social, emotional or behavioural needs. You will work closely with class teachers and school SEND teams to provide consistent and individualised support.

The successful SEND Support Staff will have:

• At least 6 months' experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils
• Knowledge or experience of supporting needs such as Autism/ASC and ADHD
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil wellbeing

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.