Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistants
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
Provide vital support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them thrive in the classroom.
GSL Education are inviting reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to join a school within the Wakefield community (covering WF4), providing essential support to pupils with special educational needs.
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with pupils and teachers to deliver 1:1 or small group support, ensuring learning is accessible and engaging for all.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with SEN during lessons and activities.
- Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
- Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
- Monitor pupil progress and report observations to teaching staff.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of SEN strategies and classroom support techniques.
- Strong communication, patience, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils’ wellbeing.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Applications are welcomed from a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a positive impact in Wakefield schools.
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.