Are you the kind of person who notices the small wins, like a first word signed or a task finished without prompting? GAC Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for primary, secondary and specialist schools across Wakefield and the wider district, with long term and day to day supply available.
About the Role
You will support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, which may include autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties and SEMH. Some bookings are one to one with a pupil who has an EHCP. Others see you supporting a small group or working across a class alongside the teacher. The aim is always the same: helping each pupil take part, feel settled and make progress at their own pace. You will use the strategies already in place for each child, from visual timetables and now and next boards to sensory breaks, and share what you notice with the class teacher and SENCO. Your consultant will talk you through the setting, the age group and the needs involved before you agree to anything. Email your CV to office@gac.education with "SEN Teaching Assistant, Wakefield" in the subject line, or call our Yorkshire desk on 0113 460 1938 for an informal chat first. If you would like to see the other school roles we recruit for nearby, take a look at our [Wakefield jobs page](/locations/wakefield).
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with SEN one to one and in small groups
- Adapting tasks and resources so every pupil can join in
- Following EHCP targets and the strategies agreed with the teacher and SENCO
- Encouraging independence, communication and confidence
- Keeping the class teacher updated on progress and any concerns
Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, in school, care or a similar setting
- Patient, warm and calm, with a flexible approach
- Makaton, PECS or other communication tools are an advantage
- Happy to work in primary, secondary or specialist settings
- Comfortable taking direction and working as part of a team
- All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check, references and right to work checks.
What We Offer
- £85 to £110 per day, depending on experience and the booking
- A dedicated consultant on our Yorkshire desk, 0113 460 1938
- Long term or day to day supply around your availability
- Help with your safer recruitment checks, and no fees to you
- Consideration for other SEN roles across the Wakefield district