SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

Start Date:

1st September 2026
Salary: 500.00 to 650.00 per week

Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Inclusive and welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and structured environment.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with learning difficulties and educational needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing individual and small-group support to students
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities

About the Students

You will support children and young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education successfully. Many students have faced challenges in their educational journey and benefit from consistent encouragement, patience, and understanding from the adults around them.

Why Choose an SEN Setting?

A role within this school offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Benefits include:

Helping students build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
Making a positive impact on behaviour, engagement, and long-term outcomes
Developing valuable behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
Gaining excellent experience for future careers in education, psychology, counselling, social care, or youth work
Witnessing the rewarding progress students make when provided with the right support

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs
The ability to remain positive, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic environment

If you have what it takes and have a genuine passion for putting childrens needs first, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.