SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School, WF7

A secondary SEN school  in Wakefield is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support secondary-age pupils and join their team as soon as possible.

About the role:

The needs of the pupils they support include:

• Autism (verbal and non-verbal)
• Learning difficulties
• Complex needs
• Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)

The school welcomes applicants who have experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs, particularly those with severe ASC and complex learning needs, and who are passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential.

You will ideally:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be proactive, patient, and adaptable
• Be confident building positive relationships with students
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

Experience working in Theatre in Education (TIE), youth work, workshops, or other child-centred settings would also be beneficial.

By taking initiative and showing enthusiasm, you will gain valuable experience supporting a wide range of educational and behavioural needs within a supportive school environment.

About the school:

The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of every pupil.

How to apply

You can apply for this role directly or contact the school for further information.

All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided where required.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.