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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Wakefield
Date posted : 04/02/26
  1. Full Time
£90 - 110 per day

Job description

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield, Castleford, WF10
Contract: Supply (short-term/long-term assignments with permanent opportunities)  
Salary: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience (£90-110)

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools in the Wakefield area. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in full-time or part-time positions, with roles set to begin ASAP and continue through to the end of the academic year.

The Role:

  • Long-term, full-time and/or part-time positions available, starting immediately.
  • Ensuring high-quality support to help all pupils reach their full potential.
  • Collaborating alongside teachers and support staff to ensure a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment  
  • The role will involve various TA duties, including full classroom support, small-group work, and 1:1 assistance.
  • Supporting children with various SEND, such as autism, ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, sensory and communication needs. 

Requirements:

  • Patient, resilient, caring character!
  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide at least two professional references that cover the last two working years

If you are interested in the role, please apply below and our dedicated Wakefield Primary consultant will be in touch.  

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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