Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3 EYP) – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £85–£95 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Contract: Flexible supply (part-time or full-time)
Start date: Immediate start available
Protocol Education is looking for Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners with experience in SEN to support a network of welcoming primary schools across Wakefield.
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced support staff who value flexibility and want to make a meaningful impact in early years and KS1 settings. Whether you're seeking regular work or occasional days, we can match you with roles that suit your schedule.
The role will include:
* Providing tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language delays, and social-emotional challenges
* Supporting teaching and learning within the EYFS and Key Stage 1 framework
* Working one-to-one or in small groups to ensure every pupil can thrive
* Collaborating with SENCOs, class teachers, and support staff to promote consistency and progress
We are looking for candidates who:
* Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
* Have experience working with children with SEND
* Bring a calm, supportive approach and strong communication skills
* Are adaptable, proactive, and confident supporting children’s learning in a primary setting
Thrive trained? Even better. If not, we offer free access to Protocol Education’s online Thrive training to strengthen your SEN credentials and boost your confidence in the classroom.
What we offer:
* Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our CPD Academy for ongoing development
* Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
* Opportunities in mainstream and specialist settings
* A smooth, supportive registration process
* Referral scheme—earn rewards for introducing friends
If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and ready to bring your experience to a new setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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