Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Wakefield

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Wakefiled

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£95 - £130 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Wakefield.

This is a full-time role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SEND team to provide tailored support, helping pupils to access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
  • Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
  • Assist in implementing personalised learning and support plans.
  • Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
  • Encourage positive engagement and participation in lessons.
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.

 

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Have previous experience supporting children with SEND, either in a school or similar setting.
  • Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
  • Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
  • Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Be committed to promoting inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for pupils.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Justteachers.
Job Reference: JT25SA 161864

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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