SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary special school in Wakefield. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, including SEMH and autism, from September 2025 to January 2026. Candidates should have experience in a similar setting and a willingness to obtain a DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE payments

Access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression through conversion courses

Wellbeing programmes and refresher training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar setting supporting special needs.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain.
• Team Teach certification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and children with needs such as SEMH, ADHD, and autism.
• Work 32.5 hours per week on a long-term assignment.

Skills

Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

Experience supporting pupils with special needs

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Up to £600 per week depending on experience

Application Requirement: Must show proof of right to work in the UK

About the role

Connex Education is supporting a primary special school in Wakefield in appointing a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant.

About the school

The school is located in Wakefield with two sites. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be based at one site, supporting teachers and children with needs such as SEMH, speech, language and communication difficulties, ADHD, and autism. The school seeks passionate individuals committed to helping pupils achieve their best.

Assignment details

This is a long-term assignment from September 2025 to January 2026, working 32.5 hours per week.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Access to our accredited CPD platform
• Career progression through our conversion courses
• Wellbeing programmes and refresher training for modern classrooms
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Experience supporting pupils with special needs in a school or similar setting
• Team Teach certification: desirable but not essential (opportunities to complete this are available)
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Equal Opportunities Statement

If interested or to discuss more supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education is committed to equal opportunities, respecting cultural and religious diversity, and does not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All assessments are based on merit. Connex Education is an employment agency and business.