Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy supporting students with additional learning needs? An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Wakefield.
About the School:
The school provides an inclusive environment where students with SEN receive personalised guidance. Staff work together to foster independence, confidence, and academic progress, ensuring each student can thrive in a structured and supportive setting.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students’ educational and social development, working closely with teachers to ensure their individual needs are met.
Responsibilities:
• Assist students with learning tasks and personal development.
• Implement strategies to support individual learning plans.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where necessary.
• Monitor and report on student progress to teaching staff.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with children with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Commitment to supporting student progress and well-being.
This role is ideal for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in SEN education in Wakefield. To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education (Sam.Scott@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.