SEND Teaching Assistant

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Wakefield

Pay: £90–£100 per day
Location: Wakefield, WF4
Contract: Full-time/Part-time

Are you a caring and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join inclusive and nurturing primary schools across Wakefield.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN)
• Support children with communication, sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech & language needs) is highly desirable
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive daily rates and flexible work options
• Free CPD and specialised SEND training courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent job opportunities

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners in Wakefield primary schools, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to Teaching Personnel today!