SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Complex Needs School

Location:

WF13, Dewsbury (commutable from Wakefield, Batley, Heckmondwike, Huddersfield & surrounding areas)
Pay: £107 – £120 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term (Term-Time Only)

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Start Date:

ASAP / September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Dewsbury (WF13), supporting pupils aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Complex Needs, Communication Difficulties, and additional learning needs.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to help students develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and the tools they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students to access learning and achieve their individual goals.

You will help deliver a personalised curriculum focused on:

• Communication and interaction skills
• Independence and life skills development
• Emotional wellbeing and self-regulation
• Sensory and experiential learning
• Building confidence and social skills
• Achieving EHCP outcomes through tailored support

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning programmes
• Supporting pupils with Autism, Complex Needs, and Communication Difficulties
• Using communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS, visual timetables, and sensory resources
• Encouraging independence and engagement in learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Supporting with personal care where required

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, Autism, or Complex Needs
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)

Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• SEN Education
• Care and Support Work
• Youth Work
• Health & Social Care
• Residential Care
• Psychology or Education Studies

Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive daily pay: £101.40 – £120 per day
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
• Ongoing CPD and SEND training opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Specialist resources and therapeutic support services
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ lives every day

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Autism Support Workers
• Care and Support Workers looking to transition into education
• Psychology, Criminology, and Education graduates
• Individuals passionate about SEND and inclusive education

If you’re ready to support children and young people with Autism and Complex Needs to achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Samuel Agbana
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INLDS