SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield

SEN Teaching Assistant (Temp to Perm) | Wakefield | Immediate Start

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Age Group: 11-19 years

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £19,500 - £20,500 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are seeking a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (temp-to-perm) to join an incredible SEN school in Wakefield. This full-time, term-time role involves supporting students aged 11-19 with severe, complex, and profound Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a well-resourced, supportive environment. Ideal for candidates with experience in education, care, or support work, the role offers the chance to develop your skills while working alongside a dedicated team, with the potential to transition into a long-term, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support to students with severe, complex, and profound learning difficulties, including autism, sensory needs, and physical or medical needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote engagement, communication, and learning progress across a highly adapted curriculum.
• Support the development of key life skills, independence, and social interaction in line with individual education or care plans.
• Assist with structured learning activities while promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and consistency in daily routines.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and support each student's individual development.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that allows all students to thrive.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with severe and complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or in a care or educational setting is highly desirable.
• Understanding of a wide range of SEN, including autism (ASD), sensory needs, severe learning difficulties (SLD), SEMH, and behavioural challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to promoting inclusion, independence, and well-being.

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Competitive daily pay (£92-£95)
• Full-time, consistent working hours
• Opportunity for a permanent role
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience working with children? Apply today and start making a difference right away.

Alternatively, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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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