Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Academic Appointments Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Appointments Ltd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs within various educational settings across Yorkshire. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils gain confidence and achieve learning goals.

The role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to individual pupil needs; prior SEND experience is preferred and DBS clearance is required. Two references and right-to-work in the UK are necessary.

Qualifications

• Two references from previous roles.
• Right-to-work in the UK is required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Team Teach Positive, MAPA or equivalent training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support academic, social, emotional and communication development.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement individual support plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Team communication

Job description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will make a real difference to the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities by providing personalised one-to-one and small-group support. Your guidance and encouragement will help pupils build confidence, overcome barriers to learning, and reach their full potential both academically and personally.

A successful candidate would:

• Have previous experience working within a range of educational environments, including mainstream schools, specialist settings, or alternative provisions.
• Be experienced in supporting children and young people with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with behavioural, communication, and additional learning needs.
• Be a compassionate, patient, and approachable individual who can develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Display resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with the ability to respond proactively to the individual needs of pupils and support their ongoing learning and personal development.

What to expect?

Working in this setting requires patience, empathy, and adaptability, as pupils may have a range of additional needs requiring personalised support throughout the school day.

You will:

• Provide consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement to promote confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and communication development.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviours and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individual support plans and meet pupils' specific needs.

Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments:

• Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of educational settings.
• Specialist divisions tailored to your career goals, including Permanent, Supply, Tuition & Intervention, and Special Educational Needs (SEND) roles.
• Short-term and long-term opportunities available.

What we need from you:

• Two professional references.
• A valid right-to-work in the UK (We can not sponsor Visas for this role)
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one with us.
• Team Teach Positive, MAPA or equivalent Behaviour Management training is desirable but not essential.

Over 20 years supporting schools across Yorkshire