SEND Teaching Assistant, Secondary School

Support Staff – Secondary School Additional Needs Provision

📍Wakefield, WF7

⏰ Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp to Perm

📅 Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking committed, resilient and compassionate Support Staff to join a specialist provision supporting secondary-aged students with additional needs in Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives within a nurturing and structured educational environment.

The role is full-time and long-term with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will work closely with students who require additional support to access learning, regulate emotions, develop social skills and build independence across the school day. Support will take place both within classrooms and within a dedicated specialist setting.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting students in lessons to remain engaged and focused

Encouraging independence, resilience and positive behaviour

Assisting with emotional regulation and wellbeing

Building strong, professional relationships with students

Supporting interventions, social activities and structured routines

Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff

Providing calm and consistent support during challenging moments

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

Patient, proactive and nurturing

Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs

Strong role models with excellent communication skills

Able to remain calm under pressure

Passionate about inclusion and student development

Comfortable working as part of a team in a busy secondary school environment

Previous experience working within education, SEND, care, youth work or behaviour support is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school environment

Ongoing training and guidance

Opportunity for permanent employment

Valuable experience within a specialist educational setting

The chance to make a genuine impact every day

If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for an immediate start.