Sen Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND Support Staff
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Contract type: Contract
Hours: Full-time
Working pattern: On-site
Posting date: 28 Sept 2026
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026
Do you have experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs?
Are you confident providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND within a mainstream classroom?
Are you patient, adaptable and passionate about helping children access their education?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of mainstream primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for experienced SEND Support Staff to work with pupils who require additional support to access learning and thrive within a mainstream school environment.
We have day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available across KS1 and KS2. Roles may include supporting individual pupils on a 1:1 basis, delivering small-group interventions or providing additional support within the classroom.
As SEND Support Staff, you may work with pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism/ASC, ADHD, communication difficulties and social, emotional or behavioural needs. You will work closely with class teachers and school SEND teams to provide consistent and individualised support.
Requirements
- At least 6 months' experience supporting children with SEND
- Experience working with primary-aged pupils
- Knowledge or experience of supporting needs such as Autism/ASC and ADHD
- Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil wellbeing
Benefits
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme
- Terms and Conditions apply
- CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market-leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
- Terms and Conditions apply
- PAYE paid weekly
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
