SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Area: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)
Salary: GBP90.00-GBP120.00 per day (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
We are working in partnership with a well-regarded specialist secondary school in Wakefield that is seeking committed support staff to join their team. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school places a strong focus on wellbeing, consistency, and personalised learning. Through a carefully adapted curriculum and high levels of staff support, pupils are supported to make both academic and personal progress. The setting promotes confidence, independence, and positive social development.
With smaller class sizes and a collaborative staff team, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in young people's lives within the Wakefield community.
About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant:
Provide classroom support to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting independence and positive behaviour
Support emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day
Act as a consistent and positive role model
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, coaching, care, or voluntary roles)
A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Resilient, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic school environment
A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs
To be Eligible You Must:
Have the Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related references
How to Apply:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.
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