SEND Teaching Assistant

Whatsoninleeds; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established primary school in Wakefield as a SEND Teaching Assistant. You will play a crucial role in working with students aged 5 to 11, focusing on supporting their educational needs and contributing to their personal development. This role demands a passionate individual who can foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience with young people having learning difficulties.
• Proactive and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering curriculum activities.
• Assist with behavior management for students.
• Contribute to record keeping and liaising with parents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Experience working in similar settings

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant- (Part Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Wakefield

£350- £400 per week ( salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

July 2025- August 2025

This well established primary school, based inWakefield are looking to appoint a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to work with small classes, made up of students aged between 5 and 11.Working under the direction of the class teacher, the ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be energetic, flexible, positive and patient, with an ability to build strong working relationships with young people.

Duties will include:

Supporting the class teacher to deliver work in accordance with the National Curriculum Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis Contributing to record keeping, liaising with parents and multidisciplinary teams and attending school trips/outings

The school pride themselves on creating a secure and inclusive environment for the children they support, putting their needs at the centre of everything they do. The school benefits from a supportive senior leadership team and wider school community.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEND Teaching Assistantposition, you will:

Haveexperience working in a similar setting with young people that have learning difficulties. For example, this could be at a similar school, residential care home or supported living Be proactive and empathetic in your approach, always aiming to achievethe best possible outcomes for the students you work with Be an excellent communicator, able to work well as part of a wider team

What we offer:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.(Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant.

Aboutus:

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply:

If you are aSEND Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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