SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Location: Wakefield
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (Term Time Only)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:35pm
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90-£95 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

NextGen Teachers are delighted to be working with a warm and inclusive specialist primary provision at the heart of its community. The school offers a vibrant, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a compassionate, patient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with autism and/or complex needs to thrive both academically and socially.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils to:

• Develop effective communication strategies, including non-verbal methods

• Support emotional regulation, resilience and emotional literacy

• Build confidence, independence and self-esteem

• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skill development

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support in communication, social interaction, sensory regulation and behaviour

• Implement specialist strategies such as personalised timetables, transition support, emotion coaching and structured sensory breaks

• Adapt learning tasks to ensure they are accessible, engaging and meaningful

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote progress and curriculum access

• Encourage positive play, peer relationships and inclusive social opportunities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and parents/carers to ensure consistent, holistic support

• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and behaviour support plans

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Willingness to provide personal care where required

• Team Teach trained, or open to completing the training

• Patience, empathy and strong behaviour management skills

• Genuine passion for helping children reach their potential

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and accurate record-keeping

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

• Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English, Maths and Science

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

If you meet the above criteria and are eager to contribute to a safe, happy and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly to this advert.

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