Sen teaching assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Post-16 Autism & Complex Needs
Location: WF4, Wakefield (commutable from wakefield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Dewsbury)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £101.40 – £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant – Wakefield (WF4)

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Wakefield?

We are recruiting for a specialist SEN school in WF4 supporting learners aged 16–25 with autism (ASC) and complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young adults as they develop independence, communication, and life skills for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities – SEN Teaching Assistant

1. Provide 1:1 support and small group support for students with autism and complex needs

2. Support post-16 learners (ages 16–25) with EHCPs

3. Assist with life skills, independence, and preparation for adulthood

4. Deliver structured, sensory-based learning activities

5. Support communication development using Makaton, PECS, and visual aids

6. Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and wellbeing

7. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN staff

8. Support with personal care where required

Requirements – SEN Teaching Assistant

9. Experience working with SEN, autism (ASC), or complex needs

10. Background as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or Youth Worker

11. Calm, patient, and resilient approach

12. Strong teamwork and communication skills

13. Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)

14. Team Teach or behaviour training (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

15. Competitive pay: £101.40 – £120 per day

16. Long-term, stable role in a specialist SEN setting

17. Ongoing training and CPD (autism, behaviour, communication strategies)

18. Supportive and experienced staff team

19. Opportunity for career progression in SEN education

Ideal Candidates

This role is ideal for:

20. SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants

21. Psychology, Criminology, or Education graduates

22. Support workers or care workers transitioning into education

23. Candidates with experience in autism, SEND, SEMH, or complex needs

Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wakefield

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with autism and complex needs, apply today or contact Samuel Agbana


0113 418 0100

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