SEN Support Practitioner

SEN Support Practitioner

Location: Wakefield
Contract: Full-time, term time only (temp to perm)
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: From £92.60 per day
Start: ASAP

NextGen Teachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wakefield to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and play a key role in helping pupils with additional needs thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to learners with SEN
• Adapt learning activities to meet specific needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons
• Assist with small group interventions when required
• Liaise with SENCOs, parents, and external professionals

You will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and a proactive mindset
• A solid understanding of safeguarding

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
• GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English, Maths, and Science
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk

NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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