SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary (Wakefield) Full-Time Roles | Long-Term Opportunities Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed? We’re looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students with autism, learning difficulties, SEMH needs, and physical disabilities across primary and secondary schools. Leader Education is recruiting for rewarding full-time SEND support roles across Wakefield, working with both mainstream schools with resource provisions and specialist SEND settings. The Role This is a full-time position (Monday–Friday) where you will: Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support Support learning, communication, and independence Manage behaviour positively and consistently Implement EHCP strategies Create a calm, structured environment Personal care may be required in some settings. Ideal Candidate You don’t need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant — the school values the right attitude and transferable experience. We are particularly interested in candidates who are: Available full-time Calm under pressure Empathetic and proactive Flexible and reliable Committed to long-term work Great backgrounds include: Residential or care work Youth mentoring Psychology Support work Sports coaching Behaviour support roles What Leader Education Offers Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll Access to SEND and behaviour training Ongoing consultant support Opportunities for permanent school contracts Full AWR compliance All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks. Enhanced DBS required (support available). INDTAL