SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: SEN Teaching Assista
Salary: £90 - 120 per day
Job Published: over 1 year ago

Various locations across the UK | Full-time, part-time & flexible days available

Are you the calm in the classroom storm? Do you light up when you see a child take a step forward—no matter how small? We’re looking for SEN TAs with patience, positivity, and passion to support incredible young learners with additional needs.

From autism and ADHD to speech and language challenges, you’ll be right there providing tailored support that really matters. This isn’t a typical TA role—it’s a chance to change lives, every single day.

What you’ll do:

  • Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with additional needs

  • Support EHCP targets and create a safe, nurturing space

  • Collaborate with class teachers and SENCOs to adapt learning

  • Use strategies to manage behaviour calmly and constructively

What we’re looking for:

  • SEN experience (in schools, care, or youth work)

  • Strong communication skills and empathy

  • Team player with initiative and resilience

  • Valid DBS or willingness to apply

If you're ready to be a student’s safe space and biggest cheerleader, we’re ready to find the perfect school for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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