SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Supportive specialist school setting

Potential for long-term or permanentOp

Job summary

Reed is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex learning needs, autism and other challenges. Personal care may be required, and you will collaborate with teachers to implement support plans and promote independence.

This full-time, long-term opportunity offers immediate start and ongoing consultant support within a supportive specialist school environment, with potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in education or care settings.
• Comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• 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 experience

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