Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant – Wakefield (WF Area)
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
We’re looking for a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive specialist school in Wakefield (WF area).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident managing behaviour and passionate about helping young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, or other learning differences.
The Role:
* Provide 1:1 and group support to students with additional needs.
* Implement de-escalation and behaviour support strategies in line with Team Teach training.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
* Support the class teacher with differentiated learning and emotional regulation strategies.
* Assist with personal care and moving & handling when required.
Requirements:
* Team Teach trained (or willing to refresh training).
* Experience in an SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting.
* DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* Reliable, patient, and proactive approach.
* Full-time availability; driving licence desirable.
This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who enjoys making a difference every day. You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative team where your confidence and calm approach are highly valued.
Apply now to join our SEN support team in Wakefield!
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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.
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