SEN TA

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary) Location: Secondary Schools, Wakefield Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Start Available Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Opportunity We are currently supporting a range of secondary schools across Wakefield who are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential in a mainstream or specialist secondary setting. Whether you are experienced in education or looking to take your first step into a school-based role, we would love to hear from you. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, or learning difficulties. Your responsibilities may include: Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SENSupporting students to access the curriculum and remain engaged in lessonsAssisting with behaviour support and emotional regulationWorking alongside teachers to adapt learning materials and activitiesEncouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interactionSupporting EHCP targets and contributing to progress monitoringBuilding positive and trusting relationships with students The Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who are: Patient, empathetic, and resilientPassionate about supporting young people with additional needsAble to build strong relationships with students and staffFlexible and proactive in their approachGood communicators and team playersExperienced in education or youth work (desirable but not essential) What We Offer Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in WakefieldFlexible working options (full-time and part-time roles available)Ongoing support from experienced education consultantsAccess to training and professional development opportunitiesThe chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives Safeguarding All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.