SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: GAC Education
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

GAC Education is recruiting

patient, committed and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants

to work across specialist provisions and SEN classes throughout

Wakefield . You’ll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and make meaningful progress at their own pace.Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you’ll help create a

calm, structured and inclusive learning environment , providing individual and small-group support where required. We’re looking for people who can build positive relationships with pupils, recognise individual needs and provide consistent encouragement throughout the school day.At

GAC Education , safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all successful applicants will complete our safer recruitment and compliance process before beginning an assignment.

Provide individual and small-group learning supportHelp pupils engage with lessons and classroom routinesSupport communication, confidence and independenceFollow individual support plans and agreed strategiesPromote a calm, structured and positive learning environmentWork collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staffRecognise and celebrate each pupil’s progress

Experience within SEND, education, care, youth work, behaviour support or a similar setting is beneficial.You should be patient, dependable and able to build positive professional relationships with children and young people.

Flexible working options

to suit your availabilityA choice of

day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignmentsOpportunities across

SEN, SEMH and specialist education settingsA dedicated GAC Education consultant who understands your experience and the type of work you’re looking forCompetitive rates of payAccess to a variety of schools and specialist provisionsSupport throughout the

registration and compliance processOpportunities to build experience across different SEND environments

Needs can vary and may include autism, learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and SEMH. The role may involve individual support, small-group work and assistance throughout the school day. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, Right to Work checks, employment reference checks covering the last two years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check. We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services. GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Apply through Totaljobs today and a member of the GAC Education team will contact you.

Apply to this add with your CV or contact us directlyoffice@gac.education0113 460 1938

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026