1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-Time/Flexible Opportunities | Wakefield 

£93 - £105 per day | Weekly Pay | Immediate Start Available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Wakefield (WF10).

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your skills in education, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What We Offer

Competitive daily pay of £93 - £105 (dependent on experience)
Weekly pay
Flexible working opportunities
Working hours of 8:15am - 3:30pm
Opportunities across EYFS and Primary
Enhanced DBS support where required
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Your Responsibilities

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs
Deliver tailored interventions and support programmes
Support learning across the primary age range
Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Monitor and record pupil progress
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support individual learning plans
Support small group activities when required
Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should:

Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
Possess SEN-specific qualifications or training (advantageous)
Have a good understanding of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum
Be committed to supporting pupil progress and development
Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Patient, empathetic, and supportive
Passionate about helping every child achieve success
Adaptable and able to respond to individual pupil needs
Proactive and positive in their approach to learning support
Committed to creating an inclusive educational environment

Why Join Us?

At Teaching Personnel, we understand the vital role SEN support staff play in transforming children's lives. That's why we work hard to match talented individuals with schools where they can make a genuine impact.

You'll benefit from:

✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Opportunities for training and career progression
✅ A supportive and welcoming school environment
✅ Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
✅ Valuable experience working with SEN pupils
✅ The chance to make a lasting difference every day

Apply Today

If you're ready to begin a rewarding role supporting children with SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV today, or contact Cameron at the West Yorkshire Primary Branch for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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