SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

Project overview

Are you ready to be the reassuring guide that helps a child navigate sensory and educational challenges?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking primary team in Wakefield that prioritises inclusive practice?

Are you looking for a long-term support position that offers both stability and genuine job satisfaction?

At Randstad Education Leeds, we take pride in connecting compassionate support professionals with school communities where their individual skills make a daily difference. This inclusive primary setting in Wakefield is known for its strong pastoral network and dedicated progress hubs. The school provides excellent support staff mentoring, structured adaptive toolkits, and a welcoming team culture.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Requirements for the Role

Benefits of Working with Randstad

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

• Provide 1:1 behavioral and sensory support to a primary pupil with additional needs (including ADHD and SLCN).
• Work in partnership with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver structured learning targets.
• Utilize visual schedules, communication aids, and sensory breaks to keep pupils calm and engaged.
• Support emotional well-being by building a low-arousal, safe, and encouraging classroom space.
• Maintain accurate, gentle daily logs regarding pupil progress and behavioral milestones.
• Prior experience supporting children with special educational needs or complex learning profiles.
• A calm, intuitive, and patient demeanor capable of adapting quickly to changing needs.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong collaborative skills to work alongside external therapists and school staff.
• Consistent weekly pay rates handled via standard PAYE.
• Dedicated support from a local consultant familiar with Wakefield primary settings.
• Free accredited training modules, including Autism Awareness and Safeguarding updates.
• High-street discounts and lifestyle savings available through our candidate portal.
• Earn £300 in vouchers through our candidate recommendation program.

Requirements

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

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GB
• Rate: 12-15 EUR/h