Teaching Assistant – SEN, Wakefield

  • Location: Wakefield
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £95 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Job Specification

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Immediate Start

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

Due to a significant increase in demand across Wakefield, New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a variety of primary and secondary schools.

We have a wide range of opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and long-term placements, offering the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle while providing valuable experience in supportive school environments.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with additional learning needs engage successfully in school life.

You could be supporting children with:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties
  • Complex Additional Needs

Whether working on a 1:1 basis or with small groups, you will play an important role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and a positive attitude towards learning.

What We’re Looking For

– Experience working with children or young people

– Previous SEN experience in a school, care, support work, nursery, youth work, or similar setting

– A calm, patient, and compassionate approach

– Strong communication and teamwork skills

– A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

– Flexibility and adaptability within different educational environments

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs, we’d love to hear from you.

With schools across Wakefield actively seeking SEN support staff, there has never been a better time to join our team.

Make a positive impact, gain valuable experience, and find a role that works for you with New Directions Education.

Apply now to secure your next SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Wakefield.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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