Teaching Assistant - SEN School

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Wakefield from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing team supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
• Complex behavioural needs
• Sensory processing difficulties

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider pastoral team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every pupil can achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
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