Primary School SEND Teaching Assistant
Wakefield
Leader Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a range of additional support needs, in primary schools across Wakefield.
These are long-term temporary roles, ideal for candidates seeking a consistent, full-time position in a supportive and structured environment.
The Role
You will work with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including ASD, physical impairment & learning difficulties.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing 1:1, small group & classroom support
* Assisting in the development of independence, and confidence & life skills
* Supporting student's overall well-being
* Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil
* Supporting access to the curriculum
* Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment
Role Requirements
Experience in a SEND or care support setting is desirable but not essential. What matters most is a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement. Some of these roles require personal care.
We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as:
* Youth Work
* Care
* Psychology
* Health & Social Care
* Sport
* Creative Arts
* Other relevant fields
About Leader Education
Leader Education provides expert support to schools and candidates across the Education Sector. We partner with a range of inclusive mainstream, SEND & complex care schools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with mental health needs, providing consistent and high-quality staffing solutions.
What We Offer
* Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
* Ongoing support and training opportunities
* Access to in-house Team Teach and SEND-specific training
* A dedicated consultant to support you
* Full compliance with AWR to ensure correct pay and working conditions
All candidates must complete our Safer Recruitment process. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you can apply through Leader Education.
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