SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Support Roles – Pontefract & Surrounding Areas
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to work in specialist schools and alternative provisions across Pontefract, Castleford, Featherstone, and Knottingley.
You’ll be supporting children with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties. Whether providing one-to-one support, assisting in the classroom, or helping with sensory and communication needs, your role will be vital in creating a positive learning environment. Every day is different, and your patience, structure, and encouragement will help these children thrive.
This role is perfect for those with backgrounds in education, care, or support work who are looking to make a meaningful impact. Opportunities are available on both a short-term and long-term basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability. Having your own transport is highly beneficial, as it will allow you to access a wider range of schools and opportunities in the region.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience working with children with SEN, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or complex learning needs.
✔ A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
✔ Background in education, care, youth work, or similar roles (desirable).
✔ Team Teach or other relevant training, or a willingness to complete it.
✔ Access to transport is preferred to increase the number of schools and opportunities available.
If you’re ready to make a difference and support children in reaching their full potential, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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