SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield SEN School

• ASAP start date
• Full-time (term-time only)
• Hours: 8:45am - 3:20pm Monday - Friday
• Recent SEN experience with ASD / PMLD required

NextGen Teachers are actively recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist SEN school in Wakefield (Pontefract area). This is a permanent opportunity within a supportive and highly experienced team, working with secondary-aged pupils (11-18 years).

If you are searching for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Wakefield, PMLD support roles, or Autism support positions in West Yorkshire, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

About the Role:

In this role, you will support pupils aged 11-18 with:

• Autism (ASC)

• Communication and Interaction Needs

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Complex learning needs

This is a hands-on role within a specialist provision.
Candidates must be confident supporting personal care and manual handling.

You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their EHCP outcomes within a structured and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support across KS3 and KS4

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs

• Assist with personal care routines (where required)

• Support teachers in delivering personalised and differentiated learning

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working in an SEN school or specialist setting (desirable)

• Experience supporting Autism or PMLD (highly desirable)

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for inclusive education

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential)

• A strong understanding of safeguarding

If you are Interested in this position, please apply directly to the advert and one of our team will be in touch.

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