Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (Part-Time, SEND)

Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Facilities

Refer a friend

Contributory pension

Job summary

Witherslack Group is recruiting a Teaching Assistant at Hall Cliffe Primary School in Wakefield to support children with autism and SEMH needs. You will help learners access lessons, build confidence, and work closely with teachers and therapists to create a supportive learning environment.

The role offers training, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives within an inclusive school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom is ideal; training provided if not.
• Resilience and dedication to support young people with SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with ASD/SEMH to learn and develop abilities.
• Assist teachers and therapists, creating nurturing, safe classroom environments.
• Help raise self-esteem and celebrate small but meaningful progress.

Skills

Classroom support

SEND experience

Communication

Job description

Witherslack Group is recruiting a Teaching Assistant at Hall Cliffe Primary School in Wakefield to support children with autism and SEMH needs. You will help learners access lessons, build confidence, and work closely with teachers and therapists to create a supportive learning environment.

The role offers training, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives within an inclusive school setting.