Job Description

Job Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Employer: The Education Network

Type: Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the dedication, empathy, and skills to support young learners in reaching their full potential? If so, we would love to hear from you! 

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support pupils with challenging behaviour, helping them to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and other support staff to create a positive and structured environment conducive to learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group support: Assist pupils with challenging behaviour in managing their emotions and behaviour, ensuring they are engaged in their learning.

Implement behaviour management strategies: Work with the SENCo and teaching staff to develop and implement effective behaviour management plans.

Support academic progress: Help pupils understand and engage with the curriculum, providing tailored support where necessary.

Foster a safe learning environment: Ensure the classroom remains a safe and supportive space for all pupils.

Collaborate with staff and parents: Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure consistent support for each pupil.

Assist with personal care needs: Where necessary, provide personal care support to pupils, always maintaining their dignity and comfort. 

About You

Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour is essential.

Qualifications: A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable but not essential.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Knowledge: Understanding of various behaviour management techniques and an awareness of SEN practices.

Attitude: A positive, empathetic approach to working with children and a commitment to their development and wellbeing. 

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to (url removed) or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about our opportunities.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.

You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

Data Privacy and Processing

By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting us at (url removed) For more information, please review our privacy policy at; (url removed) />

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days