Sports Science Graduate – Teaching Assistant for SEN School in Wakefield £101.40 per day
Position: Sports Science Graduate – Teaching Assistant for SEN School
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £101.40 per day
Start Date: Immediate or September
Contract: Full-time
Are you a sports science graduate or qualified sports coach looking to build experience in a school setting? A specialist SEN school in Wakefield is looking for an energetic and dedicated teaching assistant to support their students. This role is ideal for anyone with a background in sports science, physical education, or similar, who is keen to work with children and young people with additional needs.
Working as a teaching assistant for an SEN school, you’ll support pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs, including autism, ADHD, and social or communication challenges. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in a school that values movement, wellbeing, and positive engagement, making it a great fit for sports science graduates or sports coaches looking to make a difference.
About the Role:
As a teaching assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to support learning both in and out of the classroom. You’ll help create an engaging, inclusive environment where physical activity and teamwork play a big part in pupils' development. Whether leading movement breaks, supporting PE sessions, or working one to one with a pupil, your skills as a sports science graduate will be highly valued.
We’re Looking For:
* A degree in Sports Science, PE, or a similar subject (Desirable, not mandatory)
* Experience as a sports coach or working with children and young people
* A positive, energetic approach with a genuine passion for helping others
* Interest in special educational needs and inclusive education
* A commitment to working full-time in a school setting
Benefits to You:
* Competitive daily pay of £101.40
* Quick and simple registration and compliance process
* Flexible working options to suit your schedule
* Trusted partnerships with schools across Wakefield and beyond
* Access to exclusive discounts via our Perks Portal (our version of the Blue Light Card)
* Over 1,000 discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
* Free PSHE resources, wellbeing materials, and educator support packs
* Dedicated consultant support, available 24/7
* 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 glowing reviews
* Partnered with Make Life Kind – promoting wellbeing and social education in schools
* Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
Click Apply Now or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity: Email or Call (phone number removed)
Why choose Milk Education?
Milk Education is a purpose driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.
We partner with Make Life Kind Charity, to bring inspiring speakers into schools. If you’re passionate about empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics, we’d love for you to join us in our mission to Make Life Kind!
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy