SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

Reed; Lofthouse; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Reed is recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in the Wakefield area for an SEN Teaching Assistant role starting ASAP. You will support pupils with complex learning needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis to access education, foster independence, and develop communication and social skills, contributing to a positive learning environment.

This role involves personal care where required and working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN in education, care, or healthcare.
• Comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs in the classroom.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting communication, social development, and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individual support plans.
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Communication

Patience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in the Wakefield area that supports pupils with a range of complex learning difficulties, communication needs, autism, and associated additional needs. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, supporting their learning, development, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day. You will play a key role in helping students access education while promoting independence and confidence.

This role will involve personal care, so applicants must be comfortable supporting pupils with their day-to-day care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs in the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Supporting communication, social development, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individual support plans
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN, either in an education, care, support work, residential care, or healthcare setting
• Comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Immediate start available
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive specialist school
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities