SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Help Shape Young Lives!Location: Wakefield, West YorkshireSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (Actual salary: £19,370.70 - £21,122.66, depending on experience)Hours: 37 hours per week - Term Time OnlyAre you passionate about making a difference for young people with special educational needs? We're seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-19 with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and communication challenges. If you're motivated to create a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Support Learning:Work with teachers to develop a supportive and engaging learning environment for students.Tailored Assistance:Provide personalised one-to-one or small group support, addressing each student's unique sensory and communication needs.Build Positive Relationships:Establish trusting connections with students, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included.Encourage Positive Behaviour:Use creative techniques to promote positive behaviour, adapting to individual student needs.Assist with Personal Care:Support students with personal care tasks as needed, while maintaining dignity and respect at all times.What We're Looking For:Experience working with SEN students (paid or voluntary).A Level 2 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred but not essential).GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above) - essential.Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.A flexible, creative approach to supporting individual learning needs.What We Offer:Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.Perkbox Benefits: Access to discounts on essentials like groceries, phone plans, and gym memberships.Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced leave, sick pay, pension plan, and life assurance.Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for routine healthcare expenses, such as dental and optician visits.24/7 Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional advice.£1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Receive a bonus for referring a friend (terms apply).How to Apply:Ready to make a difference? Apply online today! For more details, contact [email protected] applicants will be required to complete pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Join us and help create brighter futures!experienceTeachingskillsability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience