SEND Teaching Assistant Wakefield

Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant’s: 

Location: Wakefield WF17, WF1, WF5, WF14

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Start date: September 2

AK Teaching West Yorkshire are working on behalf of some of our workforce partners to appoint motivated and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant’s to work across the school with pupils who have additional needs including (but not limited to): Reading and Writing disabilities, Autism, Physical or Mental disabilities, severe and profound learning disabilities and pupils with varying levels of concentration such as ADHD/ADD, the needs vary and can often be unrecognisable. 

Pupils are aged 6-16 who depend upon additional support. The school curriculum provides learning opportunities that are appropriately structured to aid the academic and social development of students. You will be expected to support students in reaching their full potential while encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience.

We are seeking Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant’s with the following:

• Previous experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs
• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours
• Previous Youth Work or coaching experience
• Commitment and motivation to support students with Special Needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to assist with pupils’ personal care needs

You will be joining school’s that aspire to be the best and achieve the best outcomes for all their students. Staff strive to deliver engaging and motivating learning experiences allowing pupils to feel challenged in achieving their full potential. You will be working alongside specialist teaching staff and specialists who provide top quality assistance.

Working closely with the class teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to the curriculum
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Attend to the pupil’s personal needs including social, health and welfare matters
• Prepare learning resources
• To encourage positive peer interaction and engagement in teacher led activities
• Provide feedback to pupils and parents/carers
• Completing paperwork/administration tasks as necessary

AK Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this role, please follow the links below. You can also submit the most up to date CV to Alex from the West Yorkshire team. If is the right role but in the wrong area, please let us know as we do have other schools looking for support! We look forward to speaking to you soon!