Resourced Provision Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Wakefield
Pay: £92.56–£95 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Temporary
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Make a Difference to Young People’s Education 💙

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with teenagers and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Engage Education is recruiting a Resourced Provision Teaching Assistant to work within a secondary school, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

The school’s resourced provision offers targeted support for pupils who may need additional help alongside their mainstream education. You will work with students both inside and outside the classroom, delivering interventions that support their learning, communication, emotional regulation and personal development.

The Role – Resourced Provision Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Taking pupils out of mainstream lessons to deliver targeted interventions and additional support.

• Supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH needs and speech, language and communication difficulties.

• Delivering small-group and 1:1 interventions tailored to pupils’ individual needs.

• Helping students develop emotional regulation, social skills and positive relationships.

• Supporting pupils who may struggle with classroom expectations, engagement or challenging situations.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.

• Working closely with teachers, the SEND team and other school staff to monitor progress and maintain consistent support.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a patient, proactive and enthusiastic individual who can build positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils and adapt their approach to meet different needs.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs.

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH or communication difficulties.

• Confidence delivering 1:1 support and small-group interventions.

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

• A calm, understanding and flexible approach.

• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Experience in a secondary school, specialist SEND setting, youth work, care or support work would be beneficial.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56–£95.

• Full-time, Monday–Friday working hours.

• A long-term opportunity within a secondary school.

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• A £50 Amazon voucher through our candidate referral scheme, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply 📩

If you enjoy supporting young people with additional needs and would like to help them develop their confidence, independence and learning skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your CV to hannah.day@engage-education.com to find out more.

All applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before starting work.