SEN Teaching Assistant

GAC Education is recruiting  patient, committed and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants  to work across specialist provisions and SEN classes throughout  Wakefield . You'll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and make meaningful progress at their own pace.
Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you'll help create a  calm, structured and inclusive learning environment , providing individual and small-group support where required. We're looking for people who can build positive relationships with pupils, recognise individual needs and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day.
At  GAC Education , safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all successful applicants will complete our safer recruitment and compliance process before beginning an assignment.

Provide individual and small-group learning support
Help pupils engage with lessons and classroom routines
Support communication, confidence and independence
Follow individual support plans and agreed strategies
Promote a calm, structured and positive learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staff
Recognise and celebrate each pupil's progress

Experience with in SEND, education, care, youth work, behaviour support or a similar setting is beneficial.
You should be patient, dependable and able to build positive professional relationships with children and young people.

Flexible working options  to suit your availability
A choice of  day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
Opportunities across  SEN, SEMH and specialist education settings
A dedicated GAC Education consultant who understands your experience and the type of work you're looking for
Competitive rates of pay
Access to a variety of schools and specialist provisions
Support throughout the  registration and compliance process
Opportunities to build experience across different SEND environments

Needs can vary and may include autism, learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and SEMH. The role may involve individual support, small-group work and assistance throughout the school day. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, Right to Work checks, employment reference checks covering the last two years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services. GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Apply through  today and a member of the GAC Education team will contact you.

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