SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

Are you an empathetic support professional ready to empower young learners with complex educational needs?

Do you want to work in a Wakefield school that prioritises inclusive learning and pastoral excellence?

Are you searching for a stable, full-time classroom role starting ASAP?

At Randstad Education Leeds, we connect passionate SEND support staff with primary settings across West Yorkshire where their skills can make a genuine difference. Located near central Wakefield, this progressive primary school is renowned for its dedicated progress rooms and inclusive ethos. The leadership team provides excellent guidance, modern sensory resources, and a collaborative environment for support staff.

• Offer 1:1 and small-group support to children with Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) or ASD.

• Assist in delivering EHCP outcomes under the direction of the school SENDCo.

• Adapt learning activities using visual timetables, PECS, or sensory tools to encourage pupil focus.

• Promote positive behavior management and emotional well-being using structured praise.

• Assist in maintaining accurate progress logs and notes for parent handovers.

• Practical experience in a child-centered environment with a focus on special needs support.

• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting diverse learning requirements.

• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in both English Language and Mathematics.

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Dependable weekly pay via PAYE.

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant knowledgeable about Wakefield schools.

• Free access to certified online training, including Autism Awareness and Safeguarding.

• Substantial lifestyle and grocery savings via the Randstad employee portal.

• A £300 Love2shop voucher for every successful referral you introduce.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4