SEN TA

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location:
Secondary Schools, Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Start Available
Contract:
Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available
Pay:
Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently supporting a range of secondary schools across Wakefield who are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential in a mainstream or specialist secondary setting.

Whether you are experienced in education or looking to take your first step into a school‑based role, we would love to hear from you.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, or learning difficulties.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN
• Supporting students to access the curriculum and remain engaged in lessons
• Assisting with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning materials and activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
• Supporting EHCP targets and contributing to progress monitoring
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Able to build strong relationships with students and staff
• Flexible and proactive in their approach
• Good communicators and team players
• Experienced in education or youth work (desirable but not essential)

• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Wakefield
• Flexible working options (full-time and part-time roles available)
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education undertakes safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and offers online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. All candidates must have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.