SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Pontefract & Surrounding Areas
Flexible Work | Immediate Starts | Supportive Schools

Join Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruiter, and support pupils with additional needs in rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant roles across local Primary Schools.

Whether you have SEN experience or a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we offer flexible opportunities to suit your skills and career goals.

Why Choose Us?

• Local placements in supportive, inclusive schools
• Flexible work: daily supply, short-term and long-term roles
• Permanent opportunities available
• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD including behaviour, safeguarding and SEN training

The Role

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist children with a range of needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Support learning, emotional regulation and social development
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies

What You’ll Need

• Experience supporting children with SEN (school or similar setting)
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• The right to work in the UK

Ideal For

• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
• Graduates in Psychology, Education or related fields
• Individuals passionate about supporting additional needs
• Those seeking flexible or long-term roles in SEN settings

Apply today and make a real difference supporting pupils with additional needs in schools across Pontefract and the surrounding areas.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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