Leader Education
SEND Teaching Assistant
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SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small Group Support (Wakefield)
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We’re recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work on a 1:1 and small group basis with pupils across primary and secondary schools in Wakefield.
Leader Education is working in partnership with inclusive mainstream and specialist SEND schools, offering rewarding full-time roles for individuals who want to make a genuine impact supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex learning needs.
The Role
This is a full-time, long-term position (Monday–Friday) where you will:
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- Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support
- Help pupils access learning and stay engaged
- Support behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
You may support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), SEMH needs, or physical and sensory needs. Some roles may involve personal care.
Who We’re Looking For
We Welcome Candidates Who Are
- Patient, nurturing, and resilient
- Passionate about supporting children with SEND
- Able to build positive relationships quickly
- Available for full-time work (Monday–Friday)
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- Care or support work
- Youth work
- Psychology graduates
- Health & Social Care
- Sports coaching
- Creative arts
- Education support
Previous School Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential.
Why Work with Leader Education
- Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
- Free SEND and Team Teach training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
- Full AWR compliance
All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required (we can support with this).
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