SEND Teaching Assistant
12 days ago
Wakefield
Wakefield & Surrounding Areas | Primary & Specialist SEND Schools | Flexible Opportunities | Competitive Rates of Pay \n Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity? \n Reed Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Primary Schools and Specialist SEND Schools throughout Wakefield and the surrounding areas. \n This is an excellent opportunity to support children with a variety of additional needs while gaining valuable experience in different educational settings. We have flexible opportunities available, including day-to-day, long-term, and permanent positions. About the Role\n As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. \n Your responsibilities may include: \n\n • Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions.\n, • Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and other additional needs.\n, • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.\n, • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.\n, • Adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.\n, • Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.\nWhat We're Looking For\n To be successful in this role, you must have: \n\n • Current and relevant experience working within a Primary School, SEND School, Alternative Provision, or similar educational setting.\n, • Experience supporting children with SEND.\n, • A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills.\n, • A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.\nDesirable Qualifications\n Applicants with the following qualifications will be particularly welcomed: \n\n • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification\n, • CACHE Qualification\n, • Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification\n, • Childcare Qualification\n, • SEND-related training\n, • Degree in Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, or a related subject\nWhy Work Through Reed Education?\n Reed Education is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, providing access to a wide range of opportunities across Wakefield and West Yorkshire. \n We offer: \n\n • Opportunities within multiple Primary and Specialist SEND schools.\n, • Flexible working options to suit your availability.\n, • Competitive rates of pay.\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant.\n, • Access to professional development and training opportunities.\n, • Long-term, temporary, and permanent career opportunities.\nApply Today\n If you have recent SEND experience and are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply today and join Reed Education to gain access to a variety of rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.