Job Title: SEN KS2 Teaching Assistant – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Some pupils need more than a TA—they need you.
We’re looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils with additional needs in a Wakefield primary school. This isn’t just about classroom help—it’s about being a steady hand, a calm presence, and a champion for every child’s success.
About the role:
You’ll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to support children with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech & language difficulties. Whether it’s managing transitions or supporting learning plans, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning space.
Day-to-day might include:
1:1 and small group support in core subjects
Implementing EHCP strategies and tracking progress
Working closely with parents and carers
Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Using visual aids, sensory tools, or communication strategies
You should have:
Relevant experience supporting children with SEND (especially KS2)
A calm, nurturing approach and strong behaviour management
Resilience and emotional intelligence
Understanding of autism, trauma-informed practice or SEMH
DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Bonus points if you have:
Thrive, Team Teach or Makaton training
Experience in specialist settings or PRUs
Level 2 or 3 TA qualification
Why choose Protocol Education?
Weekly pay (PAYE—no umbrella nonsense)
FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive
A dedicated SEND consultant who gets the bigger picture
Long-term roles with real development potential
Wakefield-based schools that match your strengths
Ready to make a real difference to a child’s school day?
Apply now or get in touch to chat about the role—we’re here to help you find the right fit.
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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