Job description
Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Pay rate: £460 -£600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Are you patient and dedicated enough to help learners overcome challenges and thrive in the classroom?
GSL Education are hiring SEN Teaching Assistants for schools located across Wakefield’s WF4 area, offering the opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs.
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver personalised learning, assist pupils with tasks, and foster independence and confidence in their daily learning.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Assist with lesson delivery and help pupils access the curriculum effectively.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to teaching staff.
- Encourage positive behaviour and support social and emotional development.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting children with additional needs.
- Patience, understanding, and a proactive approach to learning support.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Join us as a committed SEN Teaching Assistant, ready to make a positive difference in pupils’ learning and development - we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.comfor more information.