SEN Teaching assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant required: Wakefield

Here at Engage Education, we know that a well-placed Teaching Assistant is the difference that our pupils need. Now more than ever, it is absolutely crucial that our children, especially those with barriers to learning, receive high quality, highly structured support. This is why we are searching for you. Engage Education are looking to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant for a nurturing, warm, and welcoming school for students with complex needs, based in Wakefield. If you are someone who is committed to making a lasting change to children’s lives, then this could be the role for you. We are searching for a kind, nurturing and resilient individual who can create strong relationships with students and staff alike, and will welcome pupils with a smile on their face.

About the role:

The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:

• Communication and Interaction

• Cognition and Learning

• Physical and sensory

This is a full time, term-time position on a long term contract and there could be an option of a permanent offer.

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with students with severe ASC and profound, multiple learning difficulties and are enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils and delivering the secure, welcoming and warm learning environment that they deserve.
You will ideally have experience of supporting children with special educational needs or will have a passion to work with students with special educational needs. By being proactive, flexible and taking initiative, you will be assisting the class teacher to create a safe space where our pupils can truly shine.

The ideal candidate:

• Patient, flexible and resilient manner.

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children with special educational needs.

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils and staff alike, to support pupils in conjunction with a much wider support network.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £50 'Refer a Friend’ bonus

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!