Sen Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant – Post-16 Autism & Complex Needs
Location: WF4, Wakefield (commutable from Barnsley, Huddersfield, Dewsbury)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £107 – £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
SEN Teaching Assistant Job – 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. PMVA training 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
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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