SEND Teaching Assistant

Wakefield & Surrounding Areas | Primary & Specialist SEND Schools | Flexible Opportunities | Competitive Rates of Pay

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity?

Reed Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Primary Schools and Specialist SEND Schools throughout Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to support children with a variety of additional needs while gaining valuable experience in different educational settings. We have flexible opportunities available, including day-to-day, long-term, and permanent positions.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

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• Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions.
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• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and other additional needs.
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• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
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• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
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• Adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
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• Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
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To be successful in this role, you must have:

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• Current and relevant experience working within a Primary School, SEND School, Alternative Provision, or similar educational setting.
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• Experience supporting children with SEND.
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• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
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Applicants with the following qualifications will be particularly welcomed:

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• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
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• CACHE Qualification
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• Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification
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• Childcare Qualification
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• SEND-related training
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• Degree in Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, or a related subject
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Reed Education is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, providing access to a wide range of opportunities across Wakefield and West Yorkshire.

We offer:

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• Opportunities within multiple Primary and Specialist SEND schools.
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• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
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• Competitive rates of pay.
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• Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant.
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• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
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• Long-term, temporary, and permanent career opportunities.
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If you have recent SEND experience and are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Reed Education to gain access to a variety of rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.