Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant

Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant – Wakefield (WF Area)

Location: Wakefield
Pay: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm

We’re looking for a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive specialist school in Wakefield (WF area).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident managing behaviour and passionate about helping young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, or other learning differences.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with additional needs.

• Implement de-escalation and behaviour support strategies in line with Team Teach training.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.

• Support the class teacher with differentiated learning and emotional regulation strategies.

• Assist with personal care and moving & handling when required.

Requirements:

• Team Teach trained (or willing to refresh training).

• Experience in an SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting.

• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

• Reliable, patient, and proactive approach.

• Full-time availability; driving licence desirable.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who enjoys making a difference every day. You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative team where your confidence and calm approach are highly valued.

Apply now to join our SEN support team in Wakefield!

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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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