Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Job Vacancy - Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Nearby Towns: Leeds, Tingley, Morley, Castleford, Pontefract, Normanton, Ossett, Batley, Dewsbury, Horbury, Mirfield, and Cleckheaton.
Social Care & Education Jobs are excited to partner with one of the UK's leading providers of Specialist Education Schools & Colleges (SEND) to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Salary: £19,400 - £21,100 per annum / £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only
Benefits:
- Free Training! Opportunity to gain Level 3 Diploma Teaching Assistant Qualification
- Pension, Life Assurance, Health Plan
- High Street Discounts
- Opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications
- Continuous Professional Development
About the Employer:
Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of Specialist Education Schools & Colleges (SEND), offering support for a wide range of needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional, mental health issues, learning disabilities, and other complex needs. They are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that supports children, young people, and adults with diverse needs.
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in a Specialist Education School, you will work with secondary school-aged children (11-19) who have complex Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and behaviours that can challenge. Your role will involve:
- Providing tailored support to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assisting with classroom management and helping to create a positive learning environment.
- Supporting students with personal care and daily activities as required.
- Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to deliver effective education plans.
- Adapting teaching methods and resources to suit each student’s needs.
Criteria for Success:
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience working with SEN in either an employed or voluntary capacity.
- A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support Work for Teaching and Learning in Schools is desirable.
- GCSE Maths and English at Level 2/C or equivalent.
- Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience with pupils who have SEN, SEMH, or ASD.
- Ability to adapt to various situations and be creative in meeting pupils' needs.
- Commitment to putting the child first and treating them as an individual.
- Capability to follow educational plans and work effectively with a range of professionals.
Additional Information:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including those which are “spent,” unless protected under DBS filtering rules.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults, and is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
About Us
Social Care & Education Jobs is a national permanent recruitment agency specializing in the Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care, and Specialist Education sectors. With over 20 years of experience, we are led by a registered manager with a deep passion for supporting both candidates and providers within the sector.
Apply Today:
If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, apply now for this rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wakefield. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to education and care.