162 sen teaching assistant jobs found in Wakefield

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield * Start Date: 1st September 2026 * Salary: £500.00 to £650.00 per week Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Inclusive and welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and structured environment. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with learning difficulties and educational needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing individual and small-group support to students * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people * Supporting students with emotional regulation...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield * Start Date: 1st September 2026 * Salary: £500.00 to £650.00 per week Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Inclusive and welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and structured environment. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with learning difficulties and educational needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing individual and small-group support to students * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people * Supporting students with emotional regulation...

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Primary Schools Location: Wakefield Start Date: January (or ASAP) Pay Rate: GBP100 GBP115 per day (depending on experience) About the Role: We are looking for enthusiastic and caring SEND Teaching Assistants to support children in primary schools across Wakefield. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping young learners with additional needs to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities: · Provide 1:1 and small group support for primary-aged pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and speech & language needs. · Adapt classroom resources and activities to meet individual learning styles and EHCP targets. · Support behaviour management strategies and encourage positive social and emotional development. · Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and parents to monitor and celebrate pupil progress. · Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Requirements: ·...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield * Start Date: 1st September 2026 * Salary: £500.00 to £650.00 per week Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Inclusive and welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and structured environment. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with learning difficulties and educational needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing individual and small-group support to students * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people * Supporting students with emotional regulation...

Role: Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Kirklees - WF12 Contract Type: Fixed Term – Part time Start Date: September 2026 End Date: December 2026 Trust Education are recruiting on behalf of a nurturing primary school in the WF12 area for a supportive and experienced Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fixed term role starting in September, 2 days a week offering a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced Key Stage 1 team. The Role: * Providing 1-1support, ensuring the pupils needs are met in line with their individual learning plan and following EHCPs * Adapt learning materials to suit individual needs * Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons * Helping to maintain an organised classroom and prepare resources for lessons * Promoting inclusion and ensuring all students feel valued and supported The Ideal Candidate will: * Be experienced working with children with SEND, ideally in a primary setting * Display...

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Doncaster Full-time | September 2026 | Long-term supply PK Education are working with a secondary school in Doncaster who are looking for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant from September. This is a specific support position within a mainstream secondary setting, working closely with a student who requires additional assistance throughout the school day. The successful candidate will provide consistent support in lessons while helping the student access the wider school environment and become as independent as possible. You'll work closely with the class teachers and SEN team, following individual support strategies and adapting your approach depending on the situation. The role includes: Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day Supporting access to classroom learning Helping the student remain engaged and focused Working alongside teaching and SEN staff Supporting positive behaviour and independence We're looking for:...

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN setting in Sheffield, supporting children and young people with severe and complex additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing nurturing, consistent and highly individualised support to pupils who require a significant level of care and assistance throughout the school day. The pupils may have severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs, physical disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. The successful candidate will need to be confident working with pupils who require a high level of adult support and understand the importance of patience, routine and consistency. The Role As a...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex & High Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Sheffield who are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, and the successful candidate will play an important role in providing consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. This is a role for someone who understands that working within a specialist SEN environment can be challenging. Pupils may display behaviours of concern, including aggression, alongside communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and complex physical or learning needs. You will need to be confident managing challenging situations while remaining calm, patient and supportive. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1 and small-group...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Blackley Pay: £110 per day Contract: Full-Time, temporary ongoing contract Start Date: September Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs thrive? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Blackley, supporting pupils to reach their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by providing tailored support to children with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The Role Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs. Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and other additional needs. Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning styles and abilities. Promote confidence, independence and engagement in the classroom. Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to implement support...

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Burnley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring that you would like to apply within a specialist school? A welcoming specialist SEN school in Burnley is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, as well as candidates looking to develop long-term careers in SEN Education, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or related fields. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils with a diverse range of additional needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, speech and communication difficulties, and SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1,...

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND provisions across Chesterfield that support students with a variety of additional needs. These settings offer calm, structured and supportive environments where students are encouraged to build confidence, develop independence, and make positive progress both academically and personally. We are looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a day-to-day basis from September, with long-term opportunities available for the right SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support students on a one-to-one and small group basis, deliver tailored interventions, and work closely with teaching staff to encourage positive engagement and progress. This SEND Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident working within specialist educational settings. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience supporting children or young people...

Location: Chesterfield Contract: Full-time, Supply Start Date: September 2026 Duration: Ongoing / Academic Year Salary: £100–£120 per day, dependent on experience PK Education are working with a mainstream secondary school in Chesterfield who are looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team from September. This is a consistent 1:1 role supporting a student throughout the school day, helping them access lessons, stay focused on their work and manage the demands of a busy secondary school environment. You'll work closely with the student's teachers and the school's SEN team, following established strategies rather than being expected to work everything out yourself. The role will involve moving between classrooms throughout the day and supporting the student across different subjects. The successful candidate will need to be confident enough to step back when appropriate and encourage independence, while knowing when more direct support is needed. The Role...

Nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield Location: Chesterfield Pay: £95-£125 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a warm, patient and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs and understands the importance of building trust, creating strong relationships and providing consistent support. The successful candidate will support pupils who may have autism, severe learning difficulties, communication needs, SEMH needs and complex behavioural needs. The Role You will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support Building strong, trusting relationships with...

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield Location: Chesterfield Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN setting in Chesterfield, supporting children and young people with severe and complex additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing nurturing, consistent and highly individualised support to pupils who require a significant level of adult support throughout the school day. The pupils may have severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs, physical disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. The successful candidate will need to be confident working with pupils who require a high level of support and understand the importance of patience, routine and consistency. The Role As a...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex & High Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield Location: Chesterfield Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Chesterfield who are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, and the successful candidate will play an important role in providing consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. This is a role for someone who understands that working within a specialist SEN environment can be challenging. Pupils may display behaviours of concern, including aggression, alongside communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and complex physical or learning needs. You will need to be confident managing challenging situations while remaining calm, patient and supportive. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1 and...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Stockport Pay: £110 per day Contract: Full-Time, Temporary Ongoing Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Stockport. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The Role Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN. Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and other additional needs. Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and abilities. Promote confidence, independence and engagement in learning. Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals. Help create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment. The Ideal Candidate Experience...

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 ASD – Tameside Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Salary: £95–£120 per day (supply) / £18,525–£23,400 per annum (195 days, permanent) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2026 We are recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 3 pupil with Autism (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term role for a patient, consistent practitioner who can build a trusted relationship with the pupil and support their access to learning throughout the school day. Responsibilities: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of ASD, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation Support the pupil's access to learning within continuous provision and whole-class activities, adapting tasks as needed Support the pupil towards individual EHCP targets, feeding back progress to the...

SEN Teaching Assistant Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in education? Teach is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across a range of mainstream schools and specialist settings. We have a variety of opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Whether you're looking for flexibility or a more consistent placement, we'll work with you to find a position that suits your skills, experience and availability. Working Hours * Monday to Friday * Typical school hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm (hours may vary depending on the school) What You'll Be Doing As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for: * Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups * Assisting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties * Encouraging...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 and Small Group Support) - Full-Time Location: Ramsbottom, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Job Description We are seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Ramsbottom, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across early years, primary, and secondary age groups. The school serves families from Ramsbottom and surrounding areas. This role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential within a supportive local school community. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and a genuine passion for inclusive education. Key Responsibilities Provide SEN support: Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and...

Location: Shirebrook  Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive SEND school in the Burton-on-trent area. The school provides a calm, nurturing environment for children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and complex learning needs — and they are now looking for a compassionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills as a Teaching Assistant while making a real difference in pupils’ lives every day. What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND Assisting with tailored learning activities guided by EHCPs Promoting confidence, independence and positive behaviour Working closely with teaching staff,...